rubor por niacina
/ruboɾ poɾ njaθina/from spelling rules
The English phrase "niacin flush" is translated into Spanish as rubor por niacina.
This phrase refers to the redness of the skin caused by a reaction to taking niacin supplements.
Which one should you use?
While rubor por niacina is the standard term, you may also encounter Enrojecimiento por niacina in formal contexts or the informal description Sensación de calor por tomar niacina which describes the feeling of warmth associated with the reaction.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruboɾ poɾ njaθina/
Did you know?
- The word rubor shares a common Latin ancestor with the English word 'ruby', both tracing back to the root for red.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, rubor is also the common word for the cosmetic product known in English as 'blusher' or 'blush'.
- In some Spanish-speaking medical contexts, the term sofoco might be used to describe the sudden sensation of heat that accompanies the flush.
Examples in context
- La niacina puede causar un enrojecimiento temporal en la piel, generalmente en la cara y el cuello, acompañado de una sensación de calor.Niacin can cause temporary redness in the skin, usually on the face and neck, accompanied by a warm sensation.
- ¿Estás familiarizado/a con la reacción de enrojecimiento que puede causar la niacina?Are you familiar with the flushing reaction that niacin can cause?
- A veces, cuando la niacina se toma en dosis altas o sin precaución, puede generar un enrojecimiento en la piel, similar a un rubor o una quemazón leve.Sometimes, when niacin is taken in high doses or without caution, it can cause redness in the skin, similar to blushing or a mild burning sensation.
- Tengo un rubor por niacina muy fuerte.I have a very strong niacin flush.
- El rubor por niacina suele ser temporal.The niacin flush is usually temporary.
- Ella tiene un leve rubor por niacina en la cara.She has a slight niacin flush on her face.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing their vitamin supplements at home.
- Sofía¿Te preocupa ese rubor por niacina que tienes?Are you worried about that niacin flush you have?
- DanielNo, es solo un efecto normal del suplemento.No, it is just a normal effect of the supplement.
- SofíaParece que te ha puesto la cara muy roja.It looks like it has made your face very red.
- DanielSí, pero se me pasará pronto.Yes, but it will pass soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries por, rubor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
