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escayola means cast — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 6, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

escayola

noun • /[es-kah-YOH-lah]/

cast

Example:

Llevará escayola durante seis semanas.

You will wear a cast for six weeks.

🧠 What does escayola mean?

In Spanish, "escayola" refers to the hard plaster cast used to immobilize a broken bone while it heals. It can also refer to the plaster material itself. Think of the hard, protective shell that a doctor puts on a broken arm or leg.

📚 Extra examples

  • Me pusieron una escayola en la pierna después de la fractura.
    They put a cast on my leg after the fracture.
  • La escayola me picaba mucho.
    My cast was very itchy.
  • El médico me quitó la escayola después de seis semanas.
    The doctor took my cast off after six weeks.
  • Ten cuidado con la escayola húmeda.
    Be careful with the wet plaster.

💡 Did You Know?

While "yeso" refers to the plaster itself, "escayola" specifically refers to the hardened cast. It's like the difference between saying 'cement' and 'sidewalk'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "escayola"

Synonyms: yeso (for the plaster material itself)

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'cast' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'cast' in Spanish is "escayola." It refers to both the plaster material and the hardened cast itself.
How do you pronounce 'escayola' in Spanish?
It's pronounced es-kah-YO-lah. The stress falls on the third syllable (YO). Practice saying it aloud a few times to get comfortable with the pronunciation.
How do you use 'escayola' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: "Me pusieron una escayola" (They put a cast on me), "Tengo una escayola en el brazo" (I have a cast on my arm), "La escayola es incómoda" (The cast is uncomfortable).
What is the English translation of 'escayola'?
The English translation of 'escayola' is 'cast.'
Does 'escayola' change for gender or number?
No, 'escayola' is a feminine noun, but it doesn't change its form for the plural. You would say "las escayolas" for multiple casts.
Is 'escayola' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, 'escayola' is common enough. You'll understand it if you hear it, and you can use it if you need to talk about a broken bone.
Does 'escayola' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's a straightforward medical term.
Is 'escayola' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
"Escayola" is widely understood and used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. While regional variations might exist for related words, 'escayola' itself is pretty standard.

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