balance de pH
/balanθe de p/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "ph balance" is translated as balance de pH.
The phrase refers to the state of a liquid being at a specific level of acidity or alkalinity. Related terms include acidez for acidity and neutral for neutral.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase balance de pH is a masculine noun phrase, meaning it is preceded by the masculine article el when used in a sentence, such as in el balance de pH.
How do you pronounce it?
/balanθe de p/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say el balance de pH when they actually intend to refer to the pH level itself (el pH) in a scientific context.
Did you know?
- While balance in balance de pH refers to equilibrium, the same word is used in Spanish business to mean a 'balance sheet'.
- In Spanish, the word balance can also describe a physical swaying motion or a swing, rather than just a state of stability.
- The word balance was borrowed into Spanish from the French word balance, which originally came from the Late Latin bilancia.
Examples in context
- El equilibrio de pH de la piscina es ideal.The pool's pH balance is ideal.
- Mantener el equilibrio de pH en el cuerpo humano es crucial para el bienestar general.Maintaining the pH balance in the human body is crucial for overall well-being.
- Debes revisar el balance de pH de la piscina.You should check the pH balance of the pool.
- El balance de pH de este vino es ideal.The pH balance of this wine is ideal.
- Necesito medir el balance de pH del agua.I need to measure the pH balance of the water.
Example conversation
Javier and María are working in a laboratory.
- Javier¿Cómo está el balance de pH de la muestra?How is the pH balance of the sample?
- MaríaEs perfecto, Javier.It is perfect, Javier.
- JavierQué bueno, revisa el balance de pH del segundo recipiente también.That's good, check the pH balance of the second container too.
- MaríaLo haré de inmediato.I will do it immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balance, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
