vacuna Tdap
/bakuna tdap/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tdap vaccine" is translated into Spanish as vacuna Tdap.
What does it mean word for word?
The word vacuna literally means "vaccine".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term Vacuna contra el tétanos, difteria y tos convulsa is used to refer to this vaccine.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun vacuna is feminine, you must use the feminine definite article la (e.g., la vacuna Tdap) instead of the masculine el.
Did you know?
- The word vacuna is etymologically linked to the word vaca, meaning 'cow'. This connection stems from the historical use of bovine-derived substances in early medical practices.
- While 'Tdap' is a common acronym in medical settings, many Spanish-speaking patients and even some local doctors may refer to it simply as la de la tos (the one for the cough) in casual conversation.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, tos convulsa is the standard term for 'whooping cough', but it literally translates to 'convulsive cough'.
Examples in context
- Necesito ponerme la vacuna TDAPI need to get the TDAP vaccine.
- Recuerda que es importante tener la vacuna contra el tétano, difteria y tos ferina actualizadaRemember, it's important to have your tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine up to date.
- Necesito la vacuna Tdap antes del viaje.I need the Tdap vaccine before the trip.
- ¿Es necesaria la vacuna Tdap para los niños?Is the Tdap vaccine necessary for children?
- El médico recomendó la vacuna Tdap hoy.The doctor recommended the Tdap vaccine today.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking at a medical clinic.
- LucíaHola, vengo por la vacuna Tdap.Hello, I am here for the Tdap vaccine.
- JavierHola, Lucía. ¿Trajiste tu carnet?Hello, Lucía. Did you bring your record?
- LucíaSí, aquí tienes mi documento.Yes, here is my document.
- JavierPerfecto, vamos a ponerte la vacuna Tdap ahora.Perfect, we are going to give you the Tdap vaccine now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vacuna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
