cesárea

caesarean section

noun seh-SAH-reh-ah Rare

Origin: Traditionally linked to Julius Caesar, though the true etymology is debated.

Also means

C-section

Usage Note

Cesárea is the standard medical and colloquial term throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The full phrase operación cesárea or parto por cesárea is also used, but cesárea alone is understood by all. It is always feminine, regardless of region or register, and is never confused with the adjective cesáreo/a ('imperial, relating to Caesar').

Examples

"El bebé nació por cesárea."

Natural Translation

The baby was born by caesarean section.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spain vs Latin American Spanish: Key Differences

Spain and Latin American Spanish are fully mutually intelligible. Compare vosotros vs ustedes, coche vs carro, the 'th' sound, and learn which one to study.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Reflexive Verbs: Me, Te, Se Made Clear

Spanish reflexive verbs use me, te, se for actions you do to yourself. Master the daily-routine pattern, pronoun placement, and shifts like dormir vs dormirse.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Mexican Spanish Slang Every Traveler Should Know

Mexican Spanish slang decoded for travelers: what güey, mande, órale, and ahorita really mean, who you can safely say them to, and how rude each one is.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Tener in Spanish: Why You're Hungry, Cold & 30 Years

In Spanish you HAVE hunger, cold, and 30 years — not are them. Master tener expressions like tengo hambre, tengo frío, and tengo 30 años in one rule.

June 9, 2026 5 min read