sonda de ultrasonido
/sonda de ultɾasonido/from spelling rules
The English phrase ultrasound probe is translated into Spanish as sonda de ultrasonido.
This phrase refers to a handheld device used to send and receive sound waves during an ultrasound medical examination.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, an alternative word for ultrasound probe is transductor de ultrasonografía.
How do you pronounce it?
/sonda de ultɾasonido/
Did you know?
- Outside of the clinic, sonda also describes a 'space probe' used in astronomy to explore the solar system.
- The word sonda is used for many types of medical tools, from the 'ultrasound probe' to 'catheters' and 'feeding tubes'.
- In a hospital setting, you might hear the phrase ecógrafo used to refer to the entire ultrasound machine, rather than just the handheld probe itself.
Examples in context
- El médico utilizó el transductor de ultrasonido para obtener imágenes nítidas del feto.The doctor used the ultrasound probe to obtain clear images of the fetus.
- La enfermera usó la sonda de ultrasonido para ver el corazón del paciente.The nurse used the ultrasound probe to see the patient's heart.
- El médico aplicó el gel antes de usar la sonda de ultrasonido.The doctor applied the gel before using the ultrasound probe.
- La enfermera limpió la sonda de ultrasonido.The nurse cleaned the ultrasound probe.
- Necesitamos una sonda de ultrasonido nueva para la clínica.We need a new ultrasound probe for the clinic.
- El médico sostiene la sonda de ultrasonido con cuidado.The doctor holds the ultrasound probe carefully.
Example conversation
A doctor and a nurse are preparing a patient in a clinic.
- AlejandroSofía, por favor, trae la sonda de ultrasonido.Sofía, please bring the ultrasound probe.
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, aquí la tienes.Yes, Alejandro, here it is.
- AlejandroGracias, voy a empezar el escaneo ahora.Thanks, I am going to start the scan now.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo prepararé el gel.Perfect, I will prepare the gel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
