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

📅 Published: November 12, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

roncha

noun • /[RON-cha]/

rash

Example:

Esa roncha podría ser una reacción.

That rash could be a reaction.

🧠 What does roncha mean?

A 'roncha' is a raised, reddish, and often itchy bump or patch on the skin. It is typically a symptom of an allergic reaction, an insect bite, or skin irritation. The English equivalents are often 'welt', 'hive', or 'wheal'.

📚 Extra examples

  • Me salió una roncha enorme en el brazo por la picadura de un mosquito.
    I got a huge welt on my arm from a mosquito bite.
  • Comer mariscos me provoca ronchas por todo el cuerpo.
    Eating shellfish gives me hives all over my body.
  • El roce con esa planta me dejó la piel llena de ronchas.
    Brushing against that plant left my skin covered in welts.

💡 Did You Know?

The medical term for the condition characterized by multiple 'ronchas' is 'urticaria', known in English as hives. The word 'roncha' itself can also be used figuratively in some regions in the expression 'sacar roncha', which means to irritate or provoke someone, as if causing an itchy reaction.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "roncha"

Synonyms: habón, erupción, sarpullido

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'rash' in Spanish?
The word 'rash' can be translated in several ways. 'Roncha' refers to a specific type of raised bump or welt. More general terms for 'rash' are 'erupción' or 'sarpullido'. For example, 'tengo un sarpullido' means 'I have a rash'.
How do you pronounce 'roncha' in Spanish?
The word 'roncha' is pronounced: RON-chah. The 'r' is a single tap, similar to the 'tt' in the American English 'butter'. The 'ch' is pronounced like the 'ch' in 'chair'.
How do you use 'roncha' in a sentence?
Use 'roncha' to describe a specific raised skin lesion. For instance: 'Después de la picadura de la abeja, se le formó una roncha.' (After the bee sting, a welt formed on him/her.)
What is the English translation of 'roncha'?
The most common English translations for 'roncha' are 'welt', 'hive', or 'wheal'. While it can be part of a 'rash', it refers to the individual raised bumps.
Does 'roncha' change for gender or number?
Yes. 'Roncha' is a feminine noun. The singular form is 'una roncha' (a welt), and the plural form is 'las ronchas' (the welts/hives).
Is 'roncha' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'roncha' is a common and widely understood word in everyday Spanish, especially when talking about insect bites, allergies, or skin irritations.
Does 'roncha' have slang or double meanings?
In some Latin American regions, the expression 'sacar roncha' can be used figuratively to mean 'to annoy' or 'to provoke' someone. For example, 'Sus comentarios me sacan roncha' means 'His comments really annoy me'.
Is 'roncha' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary medical meaning of 'roncha' as a welt or hive is consistent across Spain and Latin America. However, the figurative use 'sacar roncha' (to annoy) is more prevalent in some Latin American countries than in Spain.

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