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

📅 Published: September 13, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

hematoma

noun • /[eh-mah-TOH-mah]/

hematoma

Example:

El hematoma tardará semanas en reabsorberse.

The hematoma will take weeks to reabsorb.

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🧠 What does hematoma mean?

A hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually caused by an injury that damages the wall of a blood vessel. It appears as a bruise or swelling. In Spanish, the word is the same, pronounced with a slight variation: eh-mah-TOH-mah. It's a relatively common medical term understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

📚 Extra examples

  • Después del golpe, me salió un hematoma enorme en el brazo.
    After the blow, I got a huge hematoma on my arm.
  • El doctor dijo que el hematoma se reabsorbería solo.
    The doctor said the hematoma would reabsorb on its own.
  • Aplique hielo en el hematoma para reducir la hinchazón.
    Apply ice to the hematoma to reduce swelling.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'hematoma' in Spanish?
The word for 'hematoma' in Spanish is also 'hematoma'.
How do you pronounce 'hematoma' in Spanish?
It's pronounced eh-mah-TOH-mah, with the stress on the third syllable.
How do you use 'hematoma' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: "Después del golpe, me salió un hematoma." (After the hit, I got a hematoma.) or "El doctor drenó el hematoma." (The doctor drained the hematoma.)
What is the English translation of 'hematoma'?
The English translation of 'hematoma' is 'hematoma'.
Does 'hematoma' change for gender or number?
No, 'hematoma' remains the same regardless of gender or number.
Is 'hematoma' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, 'hematoma' is commonly understood, especially in the context of injuries or medical discussions.
Does 'hematoma' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'hematoma' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward medical term.
Is 'hematoma' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'hematoma' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "hematoma"

Synonyms: moretón, moradura, (these refer to the bruise *caused* by the hematoma)

💡 Did You Know?

While 'hematoma' itself doesn't change for number, you can refer to multiple hematomas by saying 'hematomas' (with an 's').

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