plasma
/ˈplasma/masculine
The English word plasma is translated into Spanish as plasma.
The term refers to the component of blood.
Meaning: component of blood (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, plasma is used in both formal and informal contexts. In Mexico, the phrase plasma sanguíneo is used in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈplasma/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word plasmar is a common verb derived from the same root as plasma, meaning to give shape to an idea or to capture a feeling in art.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term plasma is also used to refer to high-definition television screens, following the English technological trend.
- Spanish speakers use plasma to describe the fourth state of matter, which is distinct from the biological blood component.
Examples in context
- El plasma sanguíneo es notablemente similar al agua de mar.Blood plasma is remarkably similar to sea water.Tatoeba #6623844 by Schuager, translation #6622755 by Eccles17
- El plasma es el cuarto estado de la materia.Plasma is the fourth state of matter.
- La donación de plasma sanguíneo es importante para quienes necesitan tratamientos médicos.The donation of blood plasma is important for those in need of medical treatments.
- Me compré una televisión de plasma nueva.I bought a new plasma TV.
- En la sala de espera hay una pantalla de plasma muy grande.In the waiting room, there's a very large plasma screen.
- Voy a donar plasma sanguíneo para ayudar a los pacientes enfermos.I'm going to donate blood plasma to help sick patients.
- ¿Has visto el último modelo de televisor de plasma?Have you seen the latest model of plasma TV?
- El plasma contiene muchas proteínas importantes.The plasma contains many important proteins.
- Necesitamos analizar el plasma del paciente.We need to analyze the patient's plasma.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a blood donation center.
- JavierHoy solo donaré plasma, Lucía.Today I will only donate plasma, Lucía.
- LucíaEs una buena idea, Javier.That is a good idea, Javier.
- Javier¿Sabes cuánto tiempo tarda el proceso?Do you know how long the process takes?
- LucíaLa donación de plasma es más lenta.Plasma donation is slower.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plasma” translations and entries plasma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
