EpiPen
/epipen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "epi pen" can be translated into Spanish as EpiPen.
The term refers to a brand-name medical device used to deliver a measured dose of epinephrine during a severe allergic reaction.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the term autoinyector de adrenalina, while in Argentina, speakers may use autoinyector de epinefrina.
How do you pronounce it?
/epipen/
Did you know?
- While EpiPen is a brand name, it is frequently used as a generic noun in Spanish, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues in English.
- In Spanish, the word adrenalina is used not only for the medicine in an EpiPen but also to describe the feeling of excitement or thrill, similar to the English 'adrenaline rush'.
- In an emergency situation, instead of asking for an 'EpiPen', a person is likely to colloquially ask for 'una inyección de adrenalina'.
Examples in context
- Necesito un autoinyector de epinefrinaI need an EpiPen
- Necesito un EpiPen para mi hijo.I need an EpiPen for my son.
- ¿Dónde guardas el EpiPen?Where do you keep the EpiPen?
- Ella lleva un EpiPen en su bolso.She carries an EpiPen in her purse.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are preparing for a hiking trip.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes el EpiPen en la mochila?Mateo, do you have the EpiPen in the backpack?
- MateoSí, lo tengo aquí conmigo.Yes, I have it here with me.
- ElenaPerfecto, es importante para la seguridad.Perfect, it is important for safety.
- MateoNo te preocupes, Elena, todo está listo.Don't worry, Elena, everything is ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
