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

📅 Published: July 17, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

radiografía

noun • /[rah-dyoh-grah-FEE-ah]/

X-ray

Example:

Necesitamos una radiografía del tobillo lesionado.

We need an X-ray of the injured ankle.

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🧠 What does radiografía mean?

Radiografía translates to "X-ray" in English. It refers to both the photographic image produced by X-ray imaging and the process of taking such an image. So, you can use it to talk about the actual picture itself (like, "The radiografía showed a fracture.") or the procedure ("The doctor ordered a radiografía of my knee.").

📚 Extra examples

  • Me voy a hacer una radiografía del tórax mañana.
    I'm getting a chest X-ray tomorrow.
  • La radiografía muestra una fractura en el hueso.
    The X-ray shows a bone fracture.
  • El técnico me tomó una radiografía del brazo.
    The technician took an X-ray of my arm.
  • Necesito una radiografía para ver si hay algún daño.
    I need an X-ray to see if there is any damage.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'X-ray' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'X-ray' is 'radiografía'.
How do you pronounce 'radiografía' in Spanish?
It's pronounced rah-dee-oh-grah-FEE-ah. The stress falls on the 'FEE' syllable.
How do you use 'radiografía' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Necesito una radiografía de mi pierna' (I need an X-ray of my leg), or 'La radiografía muestra una fractura' (The X-ray shows a fracture).
What is the English translation of 'radiografía'?
'Radiografía' translates to 'X-ray' in English.
Does 'radiografía' change for gender or number?
No, 'radiografía' is a feminine noun, but its form stays the same in the singular and plural. You change the article and any adjectives: 'una radiografía' (one X-ray), 'las radiografías' (the X-rays).
Is 'radiografía' common in everyday Spanish?
While not used daily, 'radiografía' is quite common in the context of medical situations or injuries. You'll understand it if you hear it, and you can use it if you need to.
Does 'radiografía' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'radiografía' doesn't really have any slang meanings or double meanings. It's pretty straightforward.
Is 'radiografía' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'radiografía' is used and understood the same way across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "radiografía"

Synonyms: placa de rayos X

💡 Did You Know?

The discovery of X-rays and the technique of radiography revolutionized medical diagnostics. It allowed doctors to see inside the human body without surgery for the first time.

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