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

📅 Published: July 16, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

esguince

noun • /[es-GEEN-seh]/

sprain

Example:

El esguince requerirá fisioterapia progresiva.

The sprain will require progressive physiotherapy.

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🧠 What does esguince mean?

An 'esguince' is a sprain, which is an injury to a ligament (the tough tissue that connects bones). Sprains range in severity from mild stretching to a complete tear. They typically occur in joints like the ankle, wrist, or knee.

📚 Extra examples

  • Me hice un esguince en el tobillo jugando al fútbol.
    I sprained my ankle playing football.
  • Sufrió un esguince de muñeca después de la caída.
    She suffered a wrist sprain after the fall.
  • El médico me dijo que tenía un esguince leve.
    The doctor told me I had a mild sprain.
  • El esguince de rodilla le impidió terminar la carrera.
    The knee sprain prevented him from finishing the race.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sprain' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'sprain' is 'esguince'.
How do you pronounce 'esguince' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ess-GEEN-thay, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'esguince' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Me torcí el tobillo y creo que tengo un esguince' (I twisted my ankle and I think I have a sprain), or 'El doctor confirmó que era un esguince' (The doctor confirmed it was a sprain).
What is the English translation of 'esguince'?
'Esguince' translates to 'sprain' in English.
Does 'esguince' change for gender or number?
No, 'esguince' is a masculine noun and stays the same in the singular and plural. You change the article and any adjectives describing it: un esguince (a sprain), dos esguinces (two sprains).
Is 'esguince' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'esguince' is a relatively common word, especially when talking about injuries or sports.
Does 'esguince' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'esguince' generally doesn't have slang meanings and its meaning is quite straightforward related to the medical term 'sprain'.
Is 'esguince' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'esguince' and its meaning are the same in Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "esguince"

Synonyms: torcedura

💡 Did You Know?

While 'esguince' is the most common word for sprain, you might also hear 'torcedura,' which is a more general term for a twist or strain.

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