intravenoso
/intɾabeˈnoso/
The English phrase intravenous is translated into Spanish as intravenoso. If unsure, use intravenoso. Wiktionary also lists endovenoso.
Meaning: inside the veins (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| intravenoso | /intɾabeˈnoso/ |
| endovenoso | /ˌendobeˈnoso/ |
The adjective intravenoso is used when referring to medications, treatments or other aspects related to the intravenous process. In a medical context, the noun suero is commonly used to refer to the IV fluid or the IV drip itself.
Which one should you use?
intravenoso and endovenoso are synonyms used to describe administration into a vein.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, intravenoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, use the feminine form intravenosa for vía intravenosa (intravenous route) and the masculine plural form intravenosos for medicamentos intravenosos (intravenous medicines).
How do you pronounce it?
/intɾabeˈnoso/
Did you know?
- The noun suero used for an IV drip is the same word used for the 'whey' left over after milking or cheesemaking.
- While intravenoso is a direct cognate, the common phrase poner una vía literally means 'to put a way' or 'to put a path'.
- Spanish medical terminology often blends Latin roots like intra- with Greek roots like endo- to describe the same anatomical location.
Examples in context
- El paciente recibió medicación por vía intravenosaThe patient received medication intravenously
- La terapia intravenosa ha demostrado ser efectivaIntravenous therapy has proven to be effective
- La enfermera va a ponerle suero al pacienteThe nurse is going to give the patient an IV
- El médico conectó al paciente al sueroThe doctor connected the patient to the IV
- Le administraron el medicamento por vía intravenosa para asegurar una absorción más rápidaThey administered the medication intravenously to ensure faster absorption
- El tratamiento intravenoso es muy efectivo.The intravenous treatment is very effective.
- El médico administró un fármaco intravenoso.The doctor administered an intravenous drug.
Example conversation
A hospital room where a doctor is explaining a procedure to a patient's daughter.
- JavierSofía, el paciente requiere un tratamiento intravenoso.Sofía, the patient requires an intravenous treatment.
- Sofía¿Es un proceso muy doloroso, Javier?Is it a very painful process, Javier?
- JavierNo, el acceso intravenoso es casi indoloro.No, the intravenous access is almost painless.
- SofíaEntiendo, gracias por explicarme la situación.I understand, thank you for explaining the situation to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “intravenous” translations and entries intravenoso, endovenoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
