glutatión
/ɡlutatjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "glutathione" is translated into Spanish as glutatión.
Glutatión refers to a natural antioxidant found in human cells that protects them from damage.
Which one should you use?
The word glutatión is the standard term, while Glutationa is a formal alternative. Additionally, the English initials GSH are often used informally by Spanish speakers to refer to the substance, specifically representing glutatión reducido.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlutatjon/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase limpieza celular or 'cellular cleaning' when describing the effect of glutatión in a non-medical or wellness context.
- In a Spanish pharmacy or clinic, you might hear a professional refer simply to el GSH. This acronym is treated as a noun that follows Spanish gender rules, often being treated as masculine because it stands for el glutatión.
- Spanish medical literature often refers to glutatión as the 'master antioxidant' or el antioxidante maestro because of its role in regulating other antioxidants.
Examples in context
- El glutatión es un antioxidante muy importante.Glutathione is a very important antioxidant.
- Necesito un suplemento de glutatión para mi cuerpo.I need a glutathione supplement for my body.
- El glutatión ayuda a proteger las células.Glutathione helps to protect the cells.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing health supplements.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿has oído hablar del glutatión?Daniel, have you heard of glutathione?
- DanielSí, creo que protege las células.Yes, I think it protects the cells.
- ElenaExacto, el glutatión combate el daño oxidativo.Exactly, glutathione fights oxidative damage.
- DanielParece muy importante para la salud.It seems very important for health.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
