carnitina
/kaɾnitina/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for carnitine is carnitina.
carnitina is a noun referring to an organic compound.
Meaning: an organic compound (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾnitina/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the word quemagrasas as a colloquial term for supplements containing carnitina because it literally translates to 'fat burner'.
- The word carnitina shares the same root as carne meaning 'meat'. This is because the compound was first isolated from muscle tissue.
- The word carnitina follows a pattern where many Spanish biochemical terms end in -ina, similar to cafeína or adrenalina.
Examples in context
- Estoy tomando L-carnitina para mejorar mi rendimiento deportivo.I am taking L-carnitine to improve my sports performance.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar carnitina de buena calidad?Where can I buy good quality carnitine?
- Mis amigos me recomendaron tomar carnitina para ayudar a quemar grasa.My friends recommended that I take carnitine to help burn fat.
- La carnitina es un suplemento popular.Carnitine is a popular supplement.
- Necesito comprar más carnitina hoy.I need to buy more carnitine today.
- ¿Esta bebida contiene carnitina?Does this drink contain carnitine?
Example conversation
At a health food store.
- AlejandroHola, Lucía, ¿tienes carnitina aquí?Hi, Lucía, do you have carnitine here?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, está en el pasillo tres.Yes, Alejandro, it is in aisle three.
- AlejandroGracias, buscaré la carnitina de inmediato.Thanks, I will look for the carnitine immediately.
- LucíaDe nada, que tengas un buen día.You're welcome, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
