hidratación
/idɾataˈθjon/
The English phrase "hydration" is translated into Spanish as hidratación.
hidratación refers to the process of absorbing water into a substance or the body to maintain health or consistency. If you need to express the action of hydrating, you can use the verb hidratar.
How does it change in a sentence?
hidratación is a feminine noun. Therefore, it is used with feminine articles such as la (the) or una (a).
How do you pronounce it?
/idɾataˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word hidratar is the standard term used when talking about applying moisturizer to the skin, whereas English often distinguishes between 'hydrating' and 'moisturizing'.
- The suffix -ción in hidratación is a direct descendant of the Latin suffix -tiōnem, which is the ancestor of the English suffix '-tion'.
- The word hidratante is used as both an adjective to describe something that hydrates and as a noun to refer to a 'moisturizer' cream.
Examples in context
- La hidratación es fundamental para una buena saludHydration is fundamental for good health
- El consumo adecuado de líquidos es esencial durante el ejercicioAdequate liquid intake is essential during exercise
- Es importante beber líquidos regularmente para mantenerse hidratadoIt's important to drink liquids regularly to stay hydrated
- Recuerda tomar agua durante el díaRemember to drink water throughout the day
- Hay que hidratarseOne must stay hydrated
- Debemos cuidar la hidratación en los días calurososWe must take care of hydration on hot days
- Es importante tomar suficiente agua en climas cálidosIt's important to drink enough water in hot climates
- La hidratación es esencial para el ejercicio.Hydration is essential for exercise.
- La hidratación es clave durante el ejercicio.Hydration is key during exercise.
- Necesito mejorar mi hidratación en verano.I need to improve my hydration in summer.
- El médico recomendó una mejor hidratación.The doctor recommended better hydration.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at the gym.
- MateoSofía, no olvides tu botella para la hidratación.Sofía, don't forget your bottle for hydration.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, ya la tengo en mi mano.Thanks, Mateo, I already have it in my hand.
- MateoEs importante beber agua cada quince minutos.It is important to drink water every fifteen minutes.
- SofíaTienes razón, me siento mucho mejor así.You are right, I feel much better this way.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hidratación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hidratación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
