anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C
/antikweɾpo kontɾa la epatitis k/from spelling rules
The English phrase hepatitis c antibody is translated into Spanish as anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C.
This phrase refers to a protein produced by the immune system in response to an infection with the hepatitis C virus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of anticuerpo (antibody), contra (against) and la hepatitis C (the hepatitis C).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Anticuerpo para la hepatitis C is used. In Argentina, the phrase Anticuerpo anti-hepatitis C is used. In Colombia, the phrase Anticuerpo contra el virus de la hepatitis C is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'antibodies', change the noun to anticuerpos contra la hepatitis C.
Did you know?
- The word anticuerpo is a linguistic calque, meaning it was created by directly translating the structure of the German word Antikörper into Spanish.
- In Argentina, medical professionals often use the prefix anti- as in anticuerpo anti-hepatitis C, creating a double 'anti' construction.
- The word cuerpo in anticuerpo is a cognate of the English word 'corpus', found in terms like 'corporation' and 'corporeal'.
Examples in context
- El médico solicitó un análisis para detectar el anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C.The doctor ordered a test to detect the hepatitis C antibody.
- La presencia del anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C indica una infección pasada o activa.The presence of the hepatitis C antibody indicates a past or current infection.
- Me realicé un examen para saber si tengo el anticuerpo de la Hepatitis C.I got tested to see if I have the Hep C antibody.
- No te preocupes, solo es necesario buscar el Ab de la Hepatitis C.Don't worry, we just need to check for the Hep C Ab.
- El anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C salió positivo.The hepatitis C antibody came back positive.
- Necesitamos medir el anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C.We need to measure the hepatitis C antibody.
- ¿Detectaron algún anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C en la sangre?Did they detect any hepatitis C antibody in the blood?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing medical test results at home.
- LucíaJavier, ¿viste los resultados del examen?Javier, did you see the test results?
- JavierSí, el anticuerpo contra la hepatitis C es positivo.Yes, the hepatitis C antibody is positive.
- LucíaMe preocupa mucho esta noticia.I am very worried about this news.
- JavierTranquila, Lucía, iremos al médico mañana.Calm down, Lucía, we will go to the doctor tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anticuerpo, contra, hepatitis, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
