EpiPen
/epipen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "epipen" translates to Spanish as EpiPen.
EpiPen is used to refer to an epinephrine autoinjector. Because EpiPen is a brand name, it is used as a proper noun in Spanish-speaking medical contexts, just as it is in English.
Meaning: epinephrin autoinjector (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/epipen/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, an EpiPen may be referred to as a pluma de epinefrina because the device resembles a 'pen'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term adrenalina is more commonly used in casual conversation than epinefrina, even when referring to an EpiPen.
- A person using an EpiPen might say they are poniéndose una inyección, which literally means 'putting an injection on oneself'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes un autoinyector de epinefrina?Do you have an EpiPen?
- Sí, siempre llevo mi autoinyector de epinefrina debido a mi alergia severa.Yes, I always carry my EpiPen due to my severe allergy.
- Sí, siempre cargo mi Epipen por si tengo una reacción alérgica fuerte.Yes, I always carry my EpiPen in case I have a strong allergic reaction.
- Tengo mi EpiPen en la mochila.I have my EpiPen in my backpack.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el EpiPen?Where did you leave the EpiPen?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are preparing for a hiking trip.
- SofíaJavier, ¿trajiste el EpiPen para la excursión?Javier, did you bring the EpiPen for the hike?
- JavierSí, lo puse en el botiquín.Yes, I put it in the first aid kit.
- SofíaQué bueno, es muy importante.That's good, it is very important.
- JavierNo te preocupes, Sofía, todo está listo.Don't worry, Sofía, everything is ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
