antiplaquetario
/antiplaketaɾjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "antiplatelet" is translated into Spanish as antiplaquetario.
Meaning: a drug destroying blood platelets (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix anti- (against) and plaquetario (relating to platelets).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term antiplaquetario may be used instead of antiagregante plaquetario.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form is antiplaquetarios. The word takes a feminine ending if it modifies a feminine noun, such as terapia antiplaquetaria (antiplatelet therapy).
How do you pronounce it?
/antiplaketaɾjo/
Did you know?
- While antiplaquetario is a technical term, a Spanish speaker might describe the effect of these drugs as diluir la sangre, which literally means 'to dilute the blood'.
- The word plaqueta is also used in Spanish to describe a small electrical circuit board, using the same word for two completely unrelated flat objects.
- While English uses 'platelet', the Spanish word plaqueta literally translates to 'little plate', reflecting its physical appearance under a microscope.
Examples in context
- El médico recetó un antiagregante plaquetario para prevenir la formación de coágulos sanguíneos.The doctor prescribed an antiplatelet to prevent the formation of blood clots.
- El médico me recetó un fármaco antiplaquetario.The doctor prescribed an antiplatelet drug for me.
- Necesito comprar un tratamiento antiplaquetario en la farmacia.I need to buy an antiplatelet treatment at the pharmacy.
- Este medicamento antiplaquetario es muy efectivo.This antiplatelet medication is very effective.
Example conversation
Mateo is asking María about his medication at home.
- Mateo¿Dónde dejaste el fármaco antiplaquetario, María?Where did you leave the antiplatelet drug, María?
- MaríaLo dejé en la mesa de la cocina.I left it on the kitchen table.
- MateoGracias, no quiero olvidar mi dosis.Thanks, I don't want to forget my dose.
- MaríaEs muy importante que lo tomes a tiempo.It is very important that you take it on time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
