Pedialyte
/pedjalite/from spelling rules
Pedialyte is the Spanish word for the brand of oral rehydration solution used to treat dehydration.
The term refers specifically to the brand name of the product used to manage dehydration.
How do you pronounce it?
/pedjalite/
Did you know?
- The word suero, used to describe these drinks, also refers to an intravenous 'IV drip' in a hospital setting.
- Unlike in English where 'Pedialyte' is a specific product, a Spanish speaker might colloquially refer to any homemade salt and sugar water solution as 'un suerito'.
- In some regions, 'suero' can also refer to a 'serum' used in medical blood tests, which can lead to confusion if you only use the word without context.
Examples in context
- Sí, puedo prepararte un electrolito oral para rehidratarte.Yes, I can prepare an oral electrolyte solution to rehydrate you.
- Necesito comprar Pedialyte para mi hijo.I need to buy Pedialyte for my son.
- ¿Tienes Pedialyte en la cocina?Do you have Pedialyte in the kitchen?
- El médico recomendó Pedialyte para la deshidratación.The doctor recommended Pedialyte for dehydration.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at the pharmacy.
- MateoMaría, ¿podemos comprar Pedialyte?María, can we buy Pedialyte?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, lo necesitamos para el bebé.Yes, Mateo, we need it for the baby.
- MateoEs mejor que el agua para él.It is better than water for him.
- MaríaTienes razón, vamos a buscarlo.You are right, let's go look for it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
