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

📅 Published: July 19, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

ultrasonido

noun • /[ool-trah-soh-NEE-doh]/

ultrasound

Example:

El ultrasonido confirmó la salud del feto.

The ultrasound confirmed the fetus's health.

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🧠 What does ultrasonido mean?

Ultrasonido is a Spanish noun meaning "ultrasound." It refers to the diagnostic imaging technique using high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and structures, commonly used in medicine. It can also refer to the sound waves themselves or the equipment used in the procedure. Like in English, it's a fairly technical term.

📚 Extra examples

  • La doctora me recomendó un ultrasonido para ver al bebé.
    The doctor recommended an ultrasound to see the baby.
  • El técnico realizó el ultrasonido del abdomen.
    The technician performed the abdominal ultrasound.
  • Gracias al ultrasonido, pudimos detectar el problema a tiempo.
    Thanks to the ultrasound, we were able to detect the problem in time.
  • El ultrasonido es un procedimiento indoloro.
    Ultrasound is a painless procedure.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'ultrasound' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'ultrasound' is 'ultrasonido'.
How do you pronounce 'ultrasonido' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ool-tra-so-NEE-doh. The stress is on the last syllable.
How do you use 'ultrasonido' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'El médico ordenó un ultrasonido.' (The doctor ordered an ultrasound.) or 'Me hicieron un ultrasonido durante el embarazo.' (I had an ultrasound during pregnancy).
What is the English translation of 'ultrasonido'?
'Ultrasonido' translates to 'ultrasound' in English.
Does 'ultrasonido' change for gender or number?
No, 'ultrasonido' is a masculine noun and typically doesn't change for number in this medical context. You'll almost always see it in the singular form. If referring to multiple ultrasound scans or procedures, you’d say something like "varios ultrasonidos" (several ultrasounds), but the word itself doesn't change.
Is 'ultrasonido' common in everyday Spanish?
While not used in everyday conversation as much as words like 'hola' or 'gracias', 'ultrasonido' is readily understood and used in medical contexts. Anyone would know what you mean if you needed one.
Does 'ultrasonido' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's a pretty straightforward medical term.
Is 'ultrasonido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'ultrasonido' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ultrasonido"

Synonyms: ecografía

💡 Did You Know?

While 'ultrasonido' is the most common term, 'ecografía' is also used in some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain.

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