patógenos transmitidos por la sangre
/patoxenos tɾansmitidos poɾ la sanɡɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase bloodborne pathogens is translated into Spanish as patógenos transmitidos por la sangre.
This phrase refers to microorganisms present in human blood that have the capability to cause disease in other people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where patógenos means pathogens, transmitidos means transmitted and por la sangre means by the blood.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase patógenos transmitidos por la sangre, the adjective transmitidos must be masculine and plural to agree with the noun patógenos.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word sangría shares a linguistic connection to the word for 'blood', sangre, though it refers to a popular fruit-filled wine drink.
- The word sangre is a close relative of the English word 'sanguine', which describes someone who is optimistic or positive.
- In Spanish, the word sangre is feminine, but its Latin ancestor sanguis was masculine. Linguists are still unsure why the gender changed during the transition from Latin to Spanish.
Examples in context
- Debemos tener precaución y protegernos de los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre en el entorno de trabajo.We must be cautious and protect ourselves from bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
- Es esencial utilizar medidas preventivas para evitar la exposición a bacterias o virus que se transmiten por la sangre.It is essential to take preventive measures to avoid exposure to bacteria or viruses transmitted through the blood.
- Debemos protegernos de los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre.We must protect ourselves from bloodborne pathogens.
- El manual explica cómo evitar los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre.The manual explains how to avoid bloodborne pathogens.
- Hay protocolos estrictos contra los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre.There are strict protocols against bloodborne pathogens.
Example conversation
A hospital breakroom during a safety training session.
- Javier¿Conoces los riesgos de los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre?Do you know the risks of bloodborne pathogens?
- MaríaSí, Javier, siempre uso guantes para mi seguridad.Yes, Javier, I always use gloves for my safety.
- JavierEs una medida esencial en este hospital.It is an essential measure in this hospital.
- MaríaTienes razón, la prevención es muy importante.You're right, prevention is very important.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, por, sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
