Bolsas de frío
/bolsas de fɾio/from spelling rules
Bolsas de frío is the Spanish way to say cold packs.
This phrase is used in both medical and general contexts to describe reusable bags or pads filled with gel or ice that are used to reduce swelling or pain from an injury.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bolsas (bags), de (of) and frío (cold).
Which one should you use?
While Bolsas de frío is a general term, compresas frías is a common alternative specifically used for medical pads or compresses used for swelling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often use the term compresas frías to refer to cold packs.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single cold pack, use the singular form bolsa de frío.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolsas de fɾio/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word compresa is used for both a cold pack and a sanitary napkin.
- The word frío is a direct relative of the English word 'fridge' and 'frigid'. Both words trace their ancestry back to the same Proto-Indo-European root for 'cold'.
- While frío describes general coldness, the word frígido can be used to describe a person's lack of emotional warmth or sexual responsiveness.
Examples in context
- Los médicos recomendaron el uso de bolsas de frío para aliviar la hinchazón.The doctors recommended using cold packs to reduce swelling.
- Asegúrese de aplicar las bolsas de frío durante 20 minutos cada hora.Make sure to apply the cold packs for 20 minutes every hour.
- ¿Tienes bolsas de hielo para colocar en mi tobillo torcido?Do you have ice packs to put on my sprained ankle?
- La enfermera aplicó compresas frías para aliviar la fiebre del paciente.The nurse applied cold packs to relieve the patient's fever.
- Necesito unas bolsas de frío para mi tobillo.I need some cold packs for my ankle.
- Pon las bolsas de frío sobre la inflamación.Put the cold packs on the swelling.
- ¿Tienes bolsas de frío en el congelador?Do you have cold packs in the freezer?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in the kitchen after Mateo injured his knee.
- MateoMe duele mucho la rodilla, Sofía.My knee hurts a lot, Sofía.
- SofíaVoy a buscar unas bolsas de frío.I am going to look for some cold packs.
- MateoGracias, eso me ayudará mucho.Thanks, that will help me a lot.
- SofíaDe nada, espero que te sientas mejor.You're welcome, I hope you feel better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, frío, CC BY-SA 4.0.
