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

📅 Published: November 27, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

gasa

noun • /[GA-sa]/

gauze

Example:

Necesito una gasa limpia.

I need clean gauze.

🧠 What does gasa mean?

Gasa refers to a thin, translucent fabric, typically made of cotton or a synthetic blend, with a loose, open weave. In a medical context, it is a sterile material used as a dressing to clean wounds, absorb fluids, apply medication, or cover and protect injured areas. It is a fundamental component of any first-aid kit.

📚 Extra examples

  • La enfermera limpió la herida con una gasa estéril.
    The nurse cleaned the wound with sterile gauze.
  • Necesitamos más gasas y esparadrapo para el botiquín de primeros auxilios.
    We need more gauze and adhesive tape for the first-aid kit.
  • El médico aplicó presión sobre el corte con un trozo de gasa.
    The doctor applied pressure to the cut with a piece of gauze.
  • Se recomienda cubrir la quemadura con una gasa para protegerla.
    It is recommended to cover the burn with gauze to protect it.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'gasa' is believed to originate from the city of Gaza, a historical center for textile production where this type of fine, loosely woven fabric was produced and exported.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "gasa"

Synonyms: apósito, compresa, venda

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'gauze' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'gauze' is 'gasa'.
How do you pronounce 'gasa' in Spanish?
'Gasa' is pronounced GAH-sah. The 'g' is a hard sound, like in the English word 'go', and the 's' sounds like the 's' in 'see'.
How do you use 'gasa' in a sentence?
'Gasa' is a feminine noun. For example: 'El médico cubrió la herida con una gasa limpia.' (The doctor covered the wound with a clean piece of gauze.)
What is the English translation of 'gasa'?
The English translation of 'gasa' is 'gauze'.
Does 'gasa' change for gender or number?
'Gasa' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'gasas'. For example: 'una gasa' (one piece of gauze), 'varias gasas' (several pieces of gauze).
Is 'gasa' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'gasa' is a common and standard term, especially in contexts related to medicine, first aid, and healthcare.
Does 'gasa' have slang or double meanings?
Outside of medicine, 'gasa' can also refer to a very fine, sheer fabric used in clothing, similar to chiffon. However, its primary and most common meaning is medical gauze.
Is 'gasa' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'gasa' is standard and understood uniformly across both Spain and Latin America for medical gauze. There are no significant regional variations in its primary meaning.

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