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aborto

/aˈβoɾ.to/
noun★Intermediate— abortion
formal

The deliberate termination of a pregnancy, especially in its early stages.

El aborto legal es un derecho fundamental para muchas mujeres.

Legal abortion is a fundamental right for many women.

💡

This term is often used in discussions about reproductive rights, healthcare, and ethics.

🏥Medicine
Medical

The spontaneous ending of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable (miscarriage).

El aborto espontáneo ocurre en aproximadamente 10-20% de los embarazos.

Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) occurs in approximately 10-20% of pregnancies.

💡

In medical contexts, 'aborto' can refer to both induced and spontaneous pregnancy loss.

Collocations

aborto legallegal abortionaborto espontáneomiscarriageaborto inducidoinduced abortion

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

aborto segurophrase
safe abortion
aborto clandestinophrase
illegal abortion

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Sensitivity

Be mindful of the context when discussing 'aborto', as it is a highly debated topic in many Spanish-speaking regions.

⚡Gold Rule

Medical vs. Legal Contexts

In medical contexts, 'aborto' can refer to both induced and spontaneous pregnancy loss, while in legal and political discussions, it typically refers to induced abortion.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'abortus', meaning 'miscarriage' or 'premature birth'.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'aborto' can be highly sensitive and is often discussed in political, ethical, and medical contexts. In Spanish-speaking countries, its usage may vary depending on cultural and legal perspectives.

Word Breakdown

ab-
from, away from
prefix
+
-orto
carry, bear
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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