How to Say ‘I have a family history of mental illness’ in Spain Spanish
Tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales.
ten-go an-te-ce-den-tes fa-mi-lia-res de en-fer-me-da-des men-ta-les
[ten-go an-te-ce-den-tes fa-mi-lia-res de en-fer-me-da-des men-ta-les]
💬 Usage Tip: In Spanish, 'antecedentes' is used similarly to 'history' or 'backgrounds' and is often used in medical contexts.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Discussing mental health history is becoming more open in Spain, although it traditionally can be a private topic.
Phrase Breakdown
Tengo
[ten-go]
I have
A phrase used to express possession or a state of being.
Tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales, lo que puede afectar mi salud mental.
I have a family history of mental illnesses, which may affect my mental health.
antecedentes familiares
an-te-ce-den-tes fa-mi-lia-res
family history
Refers to medical history associated with your family.
Tiene antecedentes familiares de diabetes.
He has a family history of diabetes.
Words in this phrase
antecedentes
[an-te-ce-den-tes]
history
Refers to past occurrences, especially related to family health.
En mi historia médica, tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales.
In my medical history, I have a family history of mental illnesses.
familiares
[fa-mi-lia-res]
family
Relating to members of a family or household.
Tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales, lo cual es importante a considerar.
I have family history of mental illnesses, which is important to consider.
de enfermedades mentales.
de en-fer-me-da-des men-ta-les
of mental illnesses.
Specifying the type of family history.
Está preocupado por las enfermedades mentales.
He is worried about mental illnesses.
Words in this phrase
de
[de]
of
Used to indicate a connection or relationship.
La historia de mi salud mental incluye antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales.
The history of my mental health includes family history of mental illnesses.
enfermedades
[en-fer-me-da-des]
illnesses
Refers to diseases or health conditions.
Estoy preocupado porque tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales.
I am worried because I have a family history of mental illnesses.
mentales
[men-ta-les]
mental
Relating to the mind or mental health.
Las enfermedades mentales son comunes en mi familia, porque tengo antecedentes familiares de enfermedades mentales.
Mental illnesses are common in my family, as I have a family history of mental illnesses.
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