perfil lipídico
/peɾfil lipidiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lipid panel" is translated into Spanish as perfil lipídico.
perfil lipídico refers to a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in a person's blood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "lipid profile", which is the standard medical term used in Spanish-speaking clinical settings.
Which one should you use?
While perfil lipídico is the default, you may also encounter perfil de lípidos, which carries the same meaning. In some contexts, the terms Panel Lipídico and Perfil Lipídico are used to refer to the same medical test.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, perfil lipídico and análisis de lípidos are widely used and understood. In Latin America, panel lipídico is typically used and understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase, so any accompanying adjectives must also be masculine.
Did you know?
- The word perfil in perfil lipídico can refer to a medical report, a side-view portrait or a social media profile.
- Medical professionals often use the term ayuno when ordering a perfil lipídico because the test typically requires the patient to have fasted.
- The Spanish word perfil originates from the Italian verb profilare, which describes the act of 'edging' or 'outlining' an object.
Examples in context
- El médico me recomendó hacer un panel lipídico para evaluar mis niveles de colesterol.The doctor recommended I have a lipid panel to evaluate my cholesterol levels.
- El médico solicitó un perfil lipídico.The doctor requested a lipid panel.
- Necesito los resultados de mi perfil lipídico.I need my lipid panel results.
- ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que te hiciste un perfil lipídico?When was the last time you had a lipid panel?
Example conversation
María is reviewing medical tests with Daniel at a clinic.
- MaríaDaniel, revisemos tu perfil lipídico de ayer.Daniel, let's review your lipid panel from yesterday.
- DanielEstá todo bien en los resultados, María?Is everything okay in the results, María?
- MaríaTu colesterol está un poco alto.Your cholesterol is a bit high.
- DanielDebo cambiar mi dieta entonces.I should change my diet then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lipídico, perfil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
