hemoglobina A1c
In Spanish, hemoglobin a1c is translated as hemoglobina A1c.
This phrase refers to a blood test that measures the average blood sugar levels over the past few months.
Which one should you use?
In clinical settings, doctors and patients often refer to this test as hemoglobina glicosilada (glycosylated hemoglobin) instead of using the alphanumeric 'A1c' designation. Additionally, A1C is an informal way to refer to hemoglobin A1C in Spanish.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to change the spelling of 'hemoglobin' to the Spanish hemoglobina (adding an 'a' at the end) when translating the phrase.
Did you know?
- The term hemoglobina is a feminine noun, which means any adjective describing your blood sugar levels, such as 'high' or 'low', must be changed to the feminine forms alta or baja.
- Because hemoglobina is a feminine noun, you will often see it preceded by the definite article la when discussing the substance in general, whereas English uses it without an article.
- The word hemoglobina shares the same Greek-derived roots as the English 'hemoglobin', specifically from 'hemo-' and 'globulin', making it a cognate.
Examples in context
- Según los resultados del análisis de la glicohemoglobina A1C, su control glucémico ha mejorado notablemente.According to the results of the hemoglobin A1C analysis, your blood glucose control has significantly improved.
- ¿Recuerdas cuando fuimos a la consulta y te dijeron que tenías que bajar el A1C?Do you remember when we went to the doctor's office and they told you that you needed to lower your A1C?
- El médico revisó mi hemoglobina A1c.The doctor checked my hemoglobin A1c.
- ¿Cuál fue el resultado de tu hemoglobina A1c?What was your hemoglobin A1c result?
- Necesito una prueba de hemoglobina A1c hoy.I need a hemoglobin A1c test today.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their recent health checkups.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿cómo salió tu hemoglobina A1c?Lucía, how did your hemoglobin A1c turn out?
- LucíaSalió muy bien, Alejandro.It turned out very well, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe alegro mucho por ti.I am very happy for you.
- LucíaGracias, ahora me siento más tranquila.Thank you, now I feel more relieved.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hemoglobina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
