electrolitos
/eleɡtɾolitos/from spelling rules
The English word 'electrolytes' is translated into Spanish as electrolitos.
electrolitos refers to the minerals in the body that carry an electrical charge and are essential for muscle and nerve function.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is electrolito, which is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾolitos/
Did you know?
- The term electrolitos is part of a larger group of Spanish scientific words that use the suffix -ito, which usually indicates something small or cute in other contexts.
- While electrolitos is the correct medical term, people in casual settings often simply say sales (salts) to refer to the minerals needed for hydration.
- In Mexico and parts of Central America, the word suero (serum) is so commonly used for electrolyte drinks that it often replaces electrolitos entirely in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- La ingesta adecuada de electrolitos es esencial para mantener el equilibrio hidroelectrolítico en el cuerpo.Proper intake of electrolytes is essential to maintain the hydroelectrolytic balance in the body.
- Es importante que repongas las sales que se pierden al hacer ejercicio.It's important to replenish the electrolytes lost during exercise.
- Las bebidas deportivas contienen minerales que te ayudan a reponer los electrolitos perdidos.Sports drinks contain minerals that help replenish lost electrolytes.
- El equilibrio entre cationes y aniones es esencial para la función adecuada de los electrolitos en el organismo.The balance between cations and anions is essential for the proper function of electrolytes in the body.
- Es importante mantener una buena salud equilibrando los electrolitos en nuestro cuerpo.It's important to maintain good health by balancing the electrolytes in our body.
- los electrolitosThe electrolytes
- Necesito reponer los electrolitos después de correr.I need to replenish electrolytes after running.
- Las bebidas deportivas contienen muchos electrolitos.Sports drinks contain many electrolytes.
- Es importante mantener un buen equilibrio de electrolitos.It is important to maintain a good balance of electrolytes.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at the gym after a workout.
- Lucía¿Estás cansado, Daniel?Are you tired, Daniel?
- DanielSí, creo que me faltan electrolitos.Yes, I think I'm low on electrolytes.
- LucíaToma esta bebida para hidratarte.Drink this beverage to hydrate yourself.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, me vendrá muy bien.Thanks, Lucía, it will do me a lot of good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
