plaquetas
/plaketas/from spelling rules
The English phrase platelets is translated into Spanish as plaquetas.
Trombocitos can be used as a formal synonym.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, plaquetas is the most common term. In Latin America, both plaquetas and trombocitos are widely accepted.
How do you pronounce it?
/plaketas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word placa can mean a 'plate' but it is also the common term for 'dental plaque' and 'license plates'.
- The word plaqueta can also refer to a small 'nameplate' or 'badge' pinned to a uniform in some Spanish-speaking countries.
- The term trombocitos shares a root with the word trombosis, which is the Spanish word for 'thrombosis'.
Examples in context
- Según los análisis tienes menos plaquetas de lo habitual.The tests show you have fewer platelets than usual.This sentence is useful for discussing how blood tests show a platelet count that is lower than usual.Tatoeba #10322924 by Seael, translation #10501731 by DJ_Saidez
- La función principal de las plaquetas es la coagulación de la sangre.The main function of platelets is blood clotting.
- Los trombocitos son células sanguíneas importantes en la coagulación de la sangre.Platelets are important blood cells in blood clotting.
- No te preocupes, las plaquetitas te ayudarán a sanar rápidamente.Don't worry, the little platelets will help you heal quickly.
- ¡Che, los trombocitos son clave para que no te sigas lastimando!Hey, platelets are key to prevent further injuries!
- Las plaquetas ayudan a la coagulación de la sangre.Platelets help with blood clotting.
- El médico revisó el recuento de sus plaquetas.The doctor checked his platelet count.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a medical report at home.
- Lucía¿Cómo salieron tus plaquetas en el análisis?How were your platelets in the analysis?
- JavierEstán un poco bajas, pero nada grave.They are a little low, but nothing serious.
- LucíaMe alegra que no sea nada preocupante.I am glad it is nothing worrying.
- JavierSí, el doctor dice que es normal.Yes, the doctor says it is normal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
