nivel de creatinina
/nibel de kɾeatinina/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'creatinine level' is translated into Spanish as nivel de creatinina.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nivel (level), de (of) and creatinina (creatinine).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'creatinine levels', you must change nivel to niveles while keeping creatinina in its singular form: niveles de creatinina.
Did you know?
- The word nivel comes from the Latin libella, which originally referred to a 'little bit' or a tenth part of a 'denarius' coin.
- In Spanish medical contexts, doctors often refer to la creatinina on its own to mean the 'creatinine level' without using the word nivel.
- In a clinical setting, the term aclaramiento de creatinina is used for 'creatinine clearance', a related but distinct measure of kidney function.
Examples in context
- El médico me indicó que revise mi nivel de creatinina cada seis meses.The doctor instructed me to check my creatinine level every six months.
- Los resultados del análisis de sangre mostraron un alto nivel de creatinina.The blood test results showed a high creatinine level.
- Es importante mantener un nivel de creatinina estable para la salud renal.It is important to maintain a stable creatinine level for kidney health.
- ¿Te hiciste el análisis de sangre? Quiero saber si tu nivel de creatinina está bien.Did you have the blood test done? I want to know if your creatinine level is fine.
- Mi papá tiene un bajo nivel de creatinina, así que necesita cuidar su alimentación para evitar complicaciones.My dad has a low creatinine level, so he needs to take care of his diet to avoid complications.
- El nivel de creatinina es muy alto.The creatinine level is very high.
- Debemos revisar su nivel de creatinina.We must check his creatinine level.
- Tu nivel de creatinina ha mejorado.Your creatinine level has improved.
Example conversation
A doctor's office where a woman is discussing her results with her husband.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿viste los resultados de la sangre?Lucía, did you see the blood results?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, mi nivel de creatinina es normal.Yes, Alejandro, my creatinine level is normal.
- AlejandroEso es una excelente noticia.That is excellent news.
- LucíaEstoy muy aliviada de escucharlo.I am very relieved to hear it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, nivel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
