xilazina
/ɡsilaθina/from spelling rules
The English word xylazine is translated into Spanish as xilazina.
xilazina refers to a veterinary sedative and analgesic drug used to calm animals.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡsilaθina/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, xilazina is colloquially linked to the term tranquis, which is a broad slang category for various tranquilizers.
- The word xilazina belongs to a linguistic family of alkaloids and organic bases in Spanish that all share the -ina suffix, including morfina and cafeína.
- If you are discussing this in a veterinary clinic, the term xilazina is treated as a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles like la or una.
Examples in context
- El veterinario decidió administrar xilazina para sedar al perro antes de la cirugía.The veterinarian decided to administer xylazine to sedate the dog before surgery.
- La dosis adecuada de xilazina depende del peso y la especie del animal.The appropriate dose of xylazine depends on the weight and species of the animal.
- Antes de aplicar xilazina, es necesario verificar si el paciente tiene alguna contraindicación.Before applying xylazine, it is necessary to check if the patient has any contraindications.
- El uso responsable de xilazina es fundamental para asegurar el bienestar animal.The responsible use of xylazine is essential to ensure animal welfare.
- La xilazina se usa para sedar caballos.Xylazine is used to sedate horses.
- El veterinario aplicó xilazina al perro.The veterinarian applied xylazine to the dog.
- Necesitamos xilazina para el examen físico del animal.We need xylazine for the animal's physical examination.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are working together at a veterinary clinic.
- ElenaJavier, ¿tienes la xilazina a mano?Javier, do you have the xylazine handy?
- JavierSí, está sobre la mesa de metal.Yes, it is on the metal table.
- ElenaGracias, necesito aplicarla ahora mismo.Thanks, I need to apply it right now.
- JavierDe acuerdo, yo sostengo al animal.Alright, I will hold the animal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
