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

📅 Published: August 5, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

suturar

verb • /[soo-too-RAR]/

to suture

Example:

Voy a suturar la laceración ahora.

I am going to suture the laceration now.

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🧠 What does suturar mean?

Sutura means "to suture" or "to stitch" in a medical context. It refers to the act of closing a wound or incision using sutures (stitches). You'll hear this verb used by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. While less common, it can also be used metaphorically to describe joining or mending something together tightly.

📚 Extra examples

  • El cirujano va a suturar la herida.
    The surgeon is going to suture the wound.
  • Necesitamos suturar la incisión lo antes posible.
    We need to suture the incision as soon as possible.
  • La enfermera suturó la laceración con precisión.
    The nurse sutured the laceration with precision.
  • Después de suturar la herida, le aplicaron un vendaje.
    After suturing the wound, they applied a bandage.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to suture' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to suture' is 'suturar'.
How do you pronounce 'suturar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced soo-too-RAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'suturar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'El médico va a suturar la herida' (The doctor is going to suture the wound), or 'La enfermera está suturando la incisión' (The nurse is suturing the incision).
What is the English translation of 'suturar'?
'Sutura' translates to 'to suture' or 'to stitch' in English.
Does 'suturar' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'suturar' conjugates like a regular -ar verb. For example, 'yo suturo' (I suture), 'él sutura' (he sutures), 'ellos suturan' (they suture).
Is 'suturar' common in everyday Spanish?
No, 'suturar' is primarily used in medical contexts. You won't hear it often in everyday conversation unless you're talking about a medical situation.
Does 'suturar' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's a fairly straightforward medical term. While it could theoretically be used metaphorically, its primary meaning is related to stitching wounds.
Is 'suturar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'suturar' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'suturar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo suturo, tú suturas, él/ella/usted sutura, nosotros/nosotras suturamos, vosotros/vosotras suturáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes suturan. It follows the regular -ar verb conjugation pattern.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "suturar"

Synonyms: coser (in a general sense), cerrar (to close, referring to the wound)

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'sutura' comes from the Latin word 'sutura', meaning 'seam' or 'stitch.'

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