suero intravenoso
/sweɾo intɾabenoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "iv fluids" is translated into Spanish as suero intravenoso.
This phrase refers to liquid medication or saline solution delivered directly into a vein through a needle.
What does it mean word for word?
The word suero literally means serum or saline solution.
Which one should you use?
For a more formal or direct translation, you may use Líquidos intravenosos or Solución intravenosa. In a professional medical setting, Fluidos parenterales can also be used to refer to parenteral fluids. If you are speaking colloquially, you can simply use the plural form Sueros.
How do you pronounce it?
/sweɾo intɾabenoso/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, a patient might say they are al suero to indicate they are hospitalized or under medical care, regardless of whether they are currently receiving fluids.
- While suero is the standard term for these fluids, the word suero is also the common Spanish word for 'whey' in a kitchen setting.
- The word suero is commonly used in Spanish to refer to any oral rehydration solution, not just those delivered through a vein.
Examples in context
- El paciente necesita suero intravenoso de inmediato.The patient needs iv fluids immediately.
- ¿Me puedes traer el suero intravenoso, por favor?Can you bring me the iv fluids, please?
- El médico ordenó suero intravenoso para la deshidratación.The doctor ordered iv fluids for dehydration.
Example conversation
A doctor is talking to a patient in a hospital room.
- DanielHola Lucía, vamos a ponerte suero intravenoso.Hello Lucía, we are going to give you IV fluids.
- Lucía¿Es necesario el suero intravenoso?Are the IV fluids necessary?
- DanielSí, para hidratar tu cuerpo rápidamente.Yes, to hydrate your body quickly.
- LucíaEstá bien, Daniel, gracias.That is fine, Daniel, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
