triple vírica
/tɾiple biɾika/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'mmr' (measles, mumps and rubella) is referred to as triple vírica.
The phrase refers to the combination of measles, mumps and rubella. In medical or conversational contexts, it is common to add the word vacuna (vaccine) before the phrase to specify that you are talking about the immunization, resulting in vacuna triple vírica.
Meaning: measles, mumps, and rubella (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term triple vírica literally translates to 'triple viral', which refers to the three viruses contained in the vaccine.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾiple biɾika/
Did you know?
- Medical professionals in Spanish may refer to the individual components of the triple vírica as sarampión, parotiditis and rubéola.
- While triple vírica is standard in Spain, many Latin American countries use the term triple viral instead.
- In many Spanish-speaking medical settings, the phrase is used as a shorthand adjective, such as saying la triple to refer to the vaccine itself.
Examples in context
- El rating de emparejamiento (MMR) es fundamental para garantizar una experiencia de juego equilibrada.The matchmaking rating (MMR) is fundamental to guarantee a balanced gaming experience.
- La vacuna de la triple vírica es necesaria.The MMR vaccine is necessary.
- ¿Ya le pusiste la triple vírica al bebé?Have you given the MMR vaccine to the baby yet?
- El doctor recomendó la dosis de la triple vírica.The doctor recommended the MMR dose.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their child's medical appointments.
- DanielSofía, ¿le toca la triple vírica al niño hoy?Sofía, is the boy due for his MMR vaccine today?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, tenemos cita a las diez.Yes, Daniel, we have an appointment at ten.
- DanielEs importante que reciba la triple vírica pronto.It is important that he receives the MMR vaccine soon.
- SofíaTienes razón, lo protegerá de muchas enfermedades.You are right, it will protect him from many diseases.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
