esteroides
/esteɾoides/from spelling rules
The English phrase "steroids" is translated into Spanish as esteroides.
This term refers to synthetic chemicals used to mimic the effects of hormones, whether for treating diseases or increasing muscle mass.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term anabolizantes is frequently used as an alternative to esteroides to refer to anabolic steroids.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is esteroide.
How do you pronounce it?
/esteɾoides/
Did you know?
- While esteroides is the scientific term, many Spanish speakers colloquially refer to these substances as bombas, which translates literally to 'bombs'.
- Spanish speakers often use the word química, meaning 'chemistry', as a discreet shorthand for the use of esteroides in fitness circles.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, someone who looks like they have used esteroides might be described as inflado, which literally means 'inflated'.
Examples in context
- Tom no usa esteroides.Tom doesn't use steroids.This sentence shows how to state that someone does not use esteroides.Tatoeba #3365809 by gianich73, translation #1517832 by Spamster
- Una incursión antes del amanecer ha incautado una gran reserva de esteroides ilegales y varias bolsas de dinero en efectivo.A pre-dawn raid has netted a large stash of illegal steroids and several bags of cash.This sentence describes a raid involving illegal esteroides.Tatoeba #5964149 by albrusgher, translation #3943670 by patgfisher
- Cada culturista necesita apreciar y respetar el arte del culturismo y al usar los esteroides, lo estás faltando al respecto.Every bodybuilder must appreciate and respect the art of bodybuilding and when using steroids, you're disrespecting it.This sentence expresses the idea that using esteroides shows a lack of respect for the art of bodybuilding.Tatoeba #9136096 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9136101 by rafaeldejesus8199
- El tratamiento incluye medicamentos como los esteroides.The treatment includes medications such as steroids.
- Algunos atletas han sido suspendidos por el uso de anabolizantes.Some athletes have been suspended for the use of steroids.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a friend's physical transformation.
- Sofía¿Crees que él usa esteroides?Do you think he uses steroids?
- JavierNo lo sé, pero parece que sí.I don't know, but it looks like it.
- SofíaSu cambio físico es demasiado rápido.His physical change is too fast.
- JavierEs posible que sea por los esteroides.It is possible it is because of steroids.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
