triglicéridos
/tɾiɡliθeɾidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "triglycerides" is translated into Spanish as triglicéridos.
Use this term to refer to a type of fat found in the blood.
What does it mean word for word?
triglicéridos is a cognate of the English word "triglycerides" and follows a similar morphological structure.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾiɡliθeɾidos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, doctors may warn patients about grasa en sangre (fat in the blood) as a layman's term for high triglicéridos.
- The suffix -idos in triglicéridos is a common chemical marker in Spanish used to denote certain types of organic compounds.
- If you are looking for the components of a blood test, the term might appear under the heading perfil lipídico (lipid profile) rather than appearing by itself.
Examples in context
- El médico me dijo que mis triglicéridos están altos.The doctor told me that my triglycerides are high.
- El análisis de sangre mostró niveles elevados de lípidos neutros.The blood test showed elevated levels of triglycerides.
- Mi abuelo tiene problemas de colesterol y grasas en la sangre.My grandfather has issues with cholesterol and fats in his blood.
- Mis triglicéridos están un poco altos.My triglycerides are a bit high.
- El médico revisó mis niveles de triglicéridos.The doctor checked my triglyceride levels.
- Debes controlar los triglicéridos con la dieta.You should control your triglycerides with your diet.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a recent medical checkup at home.
- Alejandro¿Cómo salieron tus análisis de sangre, Elena?How did your blood tests turn out, Elena?
- ElenaTodo bien, pero tengo los triglicéridos altos.Everything is fine, but my triglycerides are high.
- AlejandroTienes que comer menos grasas entonces.You have to eat less fat then.
- ElenaSí, lo voy a intentar.Yes, I am going to try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
