aldosterona
/aldosteˈɾona/feminine
The English word aldosterone is translated into Spanish as aldosterona.
aldosterona is a noun used to refer to the hormone aldosterone.
Meaning: aldosterone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, aldosterona is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la aldosterona).
How do you pronounce it?
/aldosteˈɾona/
Did you know?
- Although aldosterona is a global scientific term, it was borrowed into Spanish from the German 'Aldosteron' rather than directly from English.
- While aldosterona is a technical term, Spanish medical professionals often refer to the 'aldosterone-renin-angiotensin system' using the acronym SRAA, which is a common sight in clinical notes.
- In Spanish medical terminology, almost all hormones ending in the suffix '-one' in English, like 'aldosterone' or 'progesterone', are converted into feminine nouns ending in '-ona'.
Examples in context
- La aldosterona es una hormona importante.Aldosterone is an important hormone.
- El médico revisó sus niveles de aldosterona.The doctor checked his aldosterone levels.
- Ese fármaco afecta la producción de aldosterona.That drug affects the production of aldosterone.
Example conversation
Two medical students are studying for an exam in the library.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿puedes explicarme la función de la aldosterona?Daniel, can you explain the function of aldosterone to me?
- DanielClaro, Elena, ayuda a retener agua y sal.Sure, Elena, it helps retain water and salt.
- ElenaEntonces, ¿la aldosterona sube la presión sanguínea?So, does aldosterone raise blood pressure?
- DanielExacto, así es como funciona en el organismo.Exactly, that is how it works in the organism.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aldosterone” translations and entries aldosterona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aldosterona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
