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

📅 Published: July 9, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

sutura

noun • /[soo-TOO-rah]/

suture

Example:

La sutura debe retirarse en diez días.

The suture should be removed in ten days.

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🧠 What does sutura mean?

In Spanish, 'sutura' has the same meaning as its English equivalent, 'suture.' It refers to the act or process of stitching together tissues or edges of a wound, or the material (like thread or wire) used in this process. It can also refer to the line of union formed by stitching. Think of it like sewing up a cut, but in a medical context.

📚 Extra examples

  • El cirujano realizó la sutura con precisión.
    The surgeon performed the suture with precision.
  • Necesitará puntos de sutura para cerrar esa herida.
    You will need stitches (sutures) to close that wound.
  • La sutura se infectó.
    The suture got infected.
  • La herida sanó y la sutura se disolvió.
    The wound healed and the suture dissolved.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'suture' in Spanish?
The word for 'suture' in Spanish is 'sutura.'
How do you pronounce 'sutura' in Spanish?
It's pronounced soo-TOO-rah, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'sutura' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'El médico aplicó la sutura.' (The doctor applied the suture.) or 'La sutura está cicatrizando bien.' (The suture is healing well.)
What is the English translation of 'sutura'?
'Sutura' translates to 'suture' in English.
Does 'sutura' change for gender or number?
No, 'sutura' is a feminine noun, but its form stays the same in singular and plural. To make it plural, you would say 'suturas'.
Is 'sutura' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'sutura' is primarily used in medical contexts. It's not a word you'd use in everyday conversation unless you're discussing a medical issue.
Does 'sutura' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'sutura' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It has a very specific medical meaning.
Is 'sutura' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'sutura' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "sutura"

Synonyms: punto, costura (less common in medical context)

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'sutura' comes from the Latin word 'sutura', meaning 'seam' or 'stitch.' This shared etymology explains the identical spelling in Spanish and English.

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