polifenoles
/polifenoles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "polyphenols" is translated into Spanish as polifenoles.
polifenoles refers to naturally occurring compounds found in plants that act as antioxidants.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it takes the masculine article el (e.g., el polifenol). The singular form of the word is polifenol.
How do you pronounce it?
/polifenoles/
Did you know?
- When discussing the health of the heart, Spanish doctors may mention polifenoles in the context of la dieta mediterránea, a term recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- In Spanish discussions about wine, polifenoles are often linked to the term estrujamiento, referring to the pressing of grapes to maximize the extraction of these compounds from the skins.
- In Spanish marketing for wine and tea, you will often see rico en polifenoles to signal a premium health benefit.
Examples in context
- El té verde es una fuente de antioxidantes naturales, conocidos como polifenoles.Green tea is a source of natural antioxidants, known as polyphenols.
- El té verde tiene muchos polifenoles.Green tea has many polyphenols.
- Los polifenoles son buenos para la salud.Polyphenols are good for your health.
- Esta fruta es rica en polifenoles.This fruit is rich in polyphenols.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a health food store.
- Mateo¿Sabes qué son los polifenoles?Do you know what polyphenols are?
- MaríaSí, son antioxidantes naturales de las plantas.Yes, they are natural antioxidants from plants.
- MateoMaría, ¿crees que este chocolate tiene muchos?María, do you think this chocolate has many?
- MaríaSeguro que sí, es muy saludable.I'm sure it does, it's very healthy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
