aminoácidos
/aminoaθidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "amino acids" is translated into Spanish as aminoácidos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of aminoácidos is aminoácido. Because the word is masculine, you must use the masculine plural article los when referring to them as los aminoácidos.
How do you pronounce it?
/aminoaθidos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ácido is used not only in chemistry but also to describe a sharp or sarcastic tone of voice, such as palabras ácidas.
- The word ácido shares the same root as the Spanish word agudo, which means 'sharp' or 'acute', reflecting the 'piercing' nature of acid.
- While English speakers often say 'amino acids', a Spanish speaker might use the term cadena peptídica when discussing the specific sequence of these molecules.
Examples in context
- Los aminoácidos son los bloques que constituyen las proteínas.Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.This sentence shows how aminoácidos act as the building blocks of proteins.Tatoeba #2082815 by marcelostockle, translation #8108717 by haukie
- Las proteínas están formadas por moléculas más pequeñas llamadas aminoácidos.Proteins are made of smaller molecules called amino acids.This sentence explains that proteins are composed of smaller molecules called aminoácidos.Tatoeba #10555048 by carlosalberto, translation #10555039 by carlosalberto
- Los aminoácidos esenciales son fundamentales para una dieta equilibrada.Essential amino acids are crucial for a balanced diet.
- Los investigadores están estudiando la estructura de los aminoácidos para comprender mejor su función en el cuerpo humano.Researchers are studying the structure of amino acids to better understand their function in the human body.
- ¿Cómo puedo obtener suficientes aminoácidos de una alimentación vegetariana?How can I get enough amino acids from a vegetarian diet?
- Algunos suplementos contienen aminoácidos esenciales.Some supplements contain essential amino acids.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are studying biology together.
- ElenaJavier, ¿estás repasando los aminoácidos hoy?Javier, are you reviewing the amino acids today?
- JavierSí, Elena, estoy leyendo sobre ellos ahora.Yes, Elena, I am reading about them now.
- ElenaEs difícil memorizar todos los aminoácidos.It is difficult to memorize all the amino acids.
- JavierTienes razón, es mucha información.You are right, it is a lot of information.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
