vacuna triple vírica
/bakuna tɾiple biɾika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mmr vaccine" is translated into Spanish as vacuna triple vírica.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase triple vírica literally means "triple viral", which refers to the three viruses covered by the vaccine.
Which one should you use?
The term vacuna SRP is a common medical abbreviation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the vaccine is commonly called Vacuna Triple Vírica or simply Triple Vírica. In Mexico, you may encounter the terms Vacuna Triple Viral SRC or Vacuna Triple Viral SRP.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word vacuna comes from vaca, meaning 'cow'. This is because the first smallpox vaccines were derived from the cowpox virus.
- In Spanish, the word for mumps is parotiditis, which refers specifically to the inflammation of the parotid glands rather than the general English term 'mumps'.
- Spanish medical terminology often uses rubéola for rubella, but in casual conversation, some regions may refer to it as sarampión alemán or 'German measles'.
Examples in context
- El médico recomendó administrar la Vacuna Triple Viral a su hijo.The doctor recommended giving your child the MMR vaccine.
- La enfermera administrará la Vacuna contra el Sarampión, las Paperas y la Rubéola a todos los niños.The nurse will administer the MMR vaccine to all children.
- ¿Has llevado a tu hijo para ponerle la Triple Vírica?Have you taken your child to get the MMR vaccine?
- El médico recomendó la vacuna triple vírica.The doctor recommended the mmr vaccine.
- ¿Es necesaria la vacuna triple vírica para el viaje?Is the mmr vaccine necessary for the trip?
- Mi hijo ya recibió la vacuna triple vírica.My son already received the mmr vaccine.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing childhood health records at home.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿revisaste si el niño tiene la vacuna triple vírica?Alejandro, did you check if the child has the mmr vaccine?
- AlejandroSí, María, ya tiene la vacuna triple vírica puesta.Yes, María, he already has the mmr vaccine.
- MaríaQué bueno, me quedo más tranquila ahora.That's good, I feel more relieved now.
- AlejandroTodo está en orden en su cartilla.Everything is in order in his medical record.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries triple, vacuna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
