vacuna antimeningocócica
/bakuna antimeninɡokoθika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "meningococcal vaccine" is translated into Spanish as vacuna antimeningocócica.
This phrase refers to a vaccine used to prevent meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the terms Vacuna meningocócica and Vacuna contra la meningitis meningocócica are used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vacuna is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine, ending in -a (antimeningocócica). To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the -s suffix, resulting in vacunas antimeningocócicas.
Did you know?
- The word vacuna shares its root with the Spanish word vaca, which means 'cow'.
- While vacuna antimeningocócica is the clinical standard, Spanish speakers in casual conversation often simplify this to vacuna de la meningitis.
- The adjective vacuno serves as a linguistic bridge in Spanish, connecting the animal vaca to the medical term vacuna.
Examples in context
- El doctor recomendó la vacuna antimeningocócica.The doctor recommended the meningococcal vaccine.
- ¿Está disponible la vacuna antimeningocócica en esta clínica?Is the meningococcal vaccine available at this clinic?
- Es necesario recibir la vacuna antimeningocócica antes del viaje.It is necessary to receive the meningococcal vaccine before the trip.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a medical clinic.
- ElenaHola, vengo a ponerme la vacuna antimeningocócica.Hello, I've come to get the meningococcal vaccine.
- AlejandroHola, Elena. ¿Trajo su carné de vacunación?Hello, Elena. Did you bring your vaccination card?
- ElenaSí, aquí tiene el documento, Alejandro.Yes, here is the document, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, procedamos con la vacuna antimeningocócica.Perfect, let's proceed with the meningococcal vaccine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vacuna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
