spray nasal con esteroides
/spɾai nasal kon esteɾoides/from spelling rules
The English phrase "steroid nasal spray" is translated into Spanish as spray nasal con esteroides.
This phrase refers to a medication delivered through the nose to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. In specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, you may also see the more precise term corticoide nasal.
Which one should you use?
While spray nasal con esteroides is a common way to express this, Spray nasal de esteroides is used in formal contexts. Additionally, the term corticoide nasal is used when more medical precision is required.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, spray nasal con esteroides is a common variation. In Spain, the spelling Espray nasal de esteroides is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "steroid nasal sprays", you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to form sprays nasales con esteroides.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a person might use the word atomizador instead of spray to describe the device that delivers the medication.
- In Spain, you will often see the word espray written with an 'e' to adapt the English 'spray' to Spanish phonetics and spelling rules. While the English spelling is common in many Latin American countries, the Spanish spelling is the standard in the Iberian Peninsula.
- While spray is widely understood, a very formal way to refer to the method of application is vía nasal, a term you might see on a medical prescription.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un spray nasal de esteroides para tratar la congestión nasal?Where can I find a steroid nasal spray to treat nasal congestion?
- Debes usar el spray nasal de esteroides dos veces al día.You should use the steroid nasal spray twice a day.
- Necesito un spray nasal con esteroides para la alergia.I need a steroid nasal spray for my allergy.
- El médico me recetó un spray nasal con esteroides.The doctor prescribed me a steroid nasal spray.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un spray nasal con esteroides?Where can I buy a steroid nasal spray?
Example conversation
Elena is asking Alejandro for help at the pharmacy.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿sabes dónde está el spray nasal con esteroides?Alejandro, do you know where the steroid nasal spray is?
- AlejandroCreo que está en el pasillo de las alergias.I think it is in the allergy aisle.
- ElenaGracias, mi nariz está muy inflamada.Thanks, my nose is very inflamed.
- AlejandroEspero que ese spray te ayude pronto.I hope that spray helps you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
