gliburida
/ɡlibuɾida/from spelling rules
gliburida is the Spanish word for glyburide.
gliburida refers to a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlibuɾida/
Did you know?
- Because gliburida can cause hypoglycemia, Spanish doctors often warn patients about bajones de azúcar, a colloquial term for a sudden drop in blood sugar.
- In Spanish medical contexts, the word gliburida is almost always preceded by the definite article la because the chemical suffix '-ida' makes the word feminine.
- While gliburida is used globally, some Spanish-speaking regions prefer the term glibenclamida for the same medication, depending on the regional pharmacopeia.
Examples in context
- Debería tomar gliburida después del desayuno.You should take glyburide after breakfast.
- No tenemos gliburida, pero puedo ofrecerte Gluconorm como alternativa.We don't have glyburide, but I can offer you Gluconorm as an alternative.
- El médico me recetó gliburida.The doctor prescribed me glyburide.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar la gliburida?Where can I buy the glyburide?
- Tengo que tomar gliburida cada mañana.I have to take glyburide every morning.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking in a pharmacy.
- AlejandroHola, busco mi gliburida para la diabetes.Hello, I am looking for my glyburide for diabetes.
- SofíaSí, aquí tiene su medicina, señor.Yes, here is your medicine, sir.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias por su ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
- SofíaDe nada, que tenga un buen día.You're welcome, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
