enterovirus
/enteɾobiɾus/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for enterovirus is enterovirus.
enterovirus is a noun used to refer to a virus of the genus Enterovirus.
Meaning: virus of the genus Enterovirus (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/enteɾobiɾus/
Did you know?
- Despite the identical spelling, a Spanish speaker will pronounce the 'v' as a soft bilabial sound, almost like a 'b', unlike the English 'v' sound.
- In Spanish medical contexts, enterovirus is often grouped under the broader term virus intestinales when explaining the condition to patients.
- Because enterovirus is a scientific term of Greek origin, its spelling remains identical in both English and Spanish.
Examples in context
- El enterovirus causa problemas estomacales.The enterovirus causes stomach problems.
- Ese enterovirus es muy común en verano.That enterovirus is very common in summer.
- El médico identificó un enterovirus en la prueba.The doctor identified an enterovirus in the test.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about Daniel's health.
- DanielMe siento muy mal hoy, María.I feel very bad today, María.
- MaríaYa fuiste al médico, Daniel?Did you go to the doctor already, Daniel?
- DanielSí, dice que es un enterovirus.Yes, he says it is an enterovirus.
- MaríaDescansa mucho para recuperarte pronto.Rest a lot to recover soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enterovirus” translations and entries enterovirus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
