Description

A blood pressure cuff is a medical device used to measure blood pressure. It is inflated to restrict blood flow and then gradually deflated while a healthcare provider listens for specific sounds to determine systolic and diastolic pressures.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'esfigmomanómetro' is the formal term used in clinical settings, while 'tensiómetro' may be heard in some regions as a colloquial variant. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid using informal terms when interpreting in medical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The nurse wrapped the blood pressure cuff around the patient's arm to take a reading.

ES: La enfermera colocó la abrazadera hinchable en el brazo del paciente para tomar la lectura de la presión arterial.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'abrazadera hinchable' with 'manguito'; mixing up 'esfigmomanómetro' with 'termómetro'; mispronouncing 'tensiómetro' as 'tensión-metro'