desfibrilador
/desfibɾilaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "defibrillator" is translated into Spanish as desfibrilador.
desfibrilador is the noun used to refer to the device.
Meaning: device (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/desfibɾilaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'fiber' in English is purely structural, the root fibra in Spanish can also describe someone's character, such as saying someone has mucha fibra to mean they have great grit or courage.
- If you are looking for an 'AED' in a Spanish-speaking airport, you should look for signs labeled DEA instead of following the English acronym.
- The word desfibrilador uses a 'b', which can be confusing because 'b' and 'v' are pronounced identically in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos un desfibrilador de inmediato.We need a defibrillator immediately.
- El desfibrilador está en la pared.The defibrillator is on the wall.
- ¿Dónde se encuentra el desfibrilador?Where is the defibrillator located?
Example conversation
A person has collapsed in a shopping mall.
- Elena¡Ayuda! ¡Alguien necesita un desfibrilador!Help! Someone needs a defibrillator!
- DanielYo iré a buscar el desfibrilador.I will go look for the defibrillator.
- ElenaDaniel, por favor, corre rápido.Daniel, please, run fast.
- DanielYa lo tengo aquí conmigo.I already have it here with me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “defibrillator” translations and entries desfibrilador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
