derivación
/deɾibaˈθjon/
The English word "shunt" can be translated into Spanish as derivación.
derivación is a noun used to describe a bypass or an alternative path. It refers to a mechanism or path used to divert a fluid or an electrical current away from its main course.
How do you pronounce it?
/deɾibaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The root of derivación is shared with the English word 'river', as both trace back to the Latin idea of a flowing stream.
- In a medical context, a Spanish speaker might use derivación to describe a 'referral' from one doctor to another.
- The term derivación is used in linguistics to describe the creation of a new word by adding a prefix or suffix to a root.
Examples in context
- Por favor, desvíe el tráfico hacia la izquierda.Please shunt the traffic to the left.
- Vamos a mover los coches de sitio para dejar pasar la ambulancia.Let's shunt the cars aside to let the ambulance through.
- La derivación del fluido es necesaria.A diversion of the fluid is necessary.
- Necesitamos una derivación para la corriente eléctrica.We need a shunt for the electrical current.
- El técnico instaló una derivación en el circuito.The technician installed a shunt in the circuit.
Example conversation
Two medical students are discussing a patient's case.
- LucíaLucía, ¿el paciente necesita una derivación?Lucía, does the patient need a shunt?
- MateoSí, Mateo, para reducir la presión.Yes, Mateo, to reduce the pressure.
- LucíaEntiendo, la derivación ayudará mucho.I see, the shunt will help a lot.
- MateoExacto, es la mejor opción ahora.Exactly, it is the best option now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry derivación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries derivación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
