SMSL
/smsl/from spelling rules
In Spanish, SIDS is referred to as SMSL.
The term refers to the acronym for the System for Information and Data Services.
Which one should you use?
If you are referring to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, you may use the formal terms Muerte Súbita del Lactante (MSL) or Síndrome de Muerte Súbita en los Bebés (SMSB).
How do you pronounce it?
/smsl/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase muerte súbita is colloquially used in sports to describe 'sudden death' overtime, creating a stark contrast with its medical meaning.
- The Spanish word lactante used in Muerte Súbita del Lactante comes from the Latin 'lactans', meaning 'breastfeeding', which emphasizes the biological stage of infancy rather than just age.
- When discussing 'Sudden Infant Death Syndrome' in a formal Spanish setting, it is more common to use the full phrase Síndrome de Muerte Súbita en los Bebés rather than an acronym.
Examples in context
- El estudio se centró en prevenir la Muerte Súbita del Lactante (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).The study focused on preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a technical issue in the office.
- ElenaNo puedo entrar al SMSL.I cannot log into the SMSL.
- MateoPrueba a reiniciar tu equipo, Elena.Try restarting your computer, Elena.
- ElenaYa lo hice, pero el SMSL falla.I already did, but the SMSL is failing.
- MateoLlamaré al soporte técnico ahora.I will call technical support now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
