hypochondria in Spanish

hypochondria in Spanish is hipocondría, patofobia — hypochondria means excessive worry about having a serious illness, once treated as a psychological disorder in its own right but no longer a current medical diagnosis.

hypochondria in Spanish

hipocondría

noun

(medicine) A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. No longer a current medical diagnosis; see hypochondriasis for more.

patofobia

noun

What does "hypochondria" mean?

noun Excessive worry about having a serious illness, once treated as a psychological disorder in its own right but no longer a current medical diagnosis.
"His hypochondria meant that every small headache made him fear the worst."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

hypochondria in a sentence

His hypochondria meant that every small headache made him fear the worst.
She joked that her hypochondria had returned after reading about a rare illness.

Similar words in Spanish

hypochondriasis

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hypochondria" in Spanish?

"hypochondria" in Spanish is hipocondría, patofobia. hypochondria means: Excessive worry about having a serious illness, once treated as a psychological disorder in its own right but no longer a current medical diagnosis.

How do you use "hypochondria" in a sentence?

Example: "His hypochondria meant that every small headache made him fear the worst." In Spanish, "hypochondria" is hipocondría, patofobia.

Are there other ways to say "hypochondria" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "hypochondria": hipocondría, patofobia.

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