peligro de asfixia
/peliɡɾo de asfiɡsja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "choking hazard" is translated into Spanish as peligro de asfixia.
This phrase is the standard terminology used on product packaging and warning labels to indicate small parts that could cause choking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of peligro (danger), de (of) and asfixia (suffocation/asphyxiation).
Which one should you use?
While peligro de asfixia is a common way to express this, you may also see riesgo de asfixia used on warning labels, where riesgo means "risk of suffocation".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression peligro de asfixia is used in Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. The expression peligro de atragantamiento is commonly used in Chile, Peru and Venezuela.
How do you pronounce it?
/peliɡɾo de asfiɡsja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word asfixia can refer to both the medical act of suffocation and the feeling of being overwhelmed by a situation or a relationship.
- The word asfixia traces back to the Ancient Greek word for 'stopping of the pulse'.
Examples in context
- Advertencia: peligro de asfixia por piezas pequeñas.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts.
- El paquete indica peligro de asfixia.The package indicates a choking hazard.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are checking a gift for a baby.
- Lucía¿Es seguro este juguete para el bebé?Is this toy safe for the baby?
- MateoNo, la caja dice peligro de asfixia.No, the box says choking hazard.
- LucíaGracias por revisar, Mateo.Thanks for checking, Mateo.
- MateoDe nada, la seguridad es lo primero.You're welcome, safety comes first.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asfixia, de, peligro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
