anticuerpo
“anticuerpo” means “antibody” in Spanish (medical/biological context).
antibody
Also: immunoglobulin
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Mi cuerpo produjo muchos anticuerpos después de la gripe.
B1My body produced many antibodies after the flu.
La prueba de sangre detectó la presencia de anticuerpos.
B2The blood test detected the presence of antibodies.
Algunos bebés reciben anticuerpos a través de la leche materna.
C1Some babies receive antibodies through breast milk.
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Quick Quiz: anticuerpo
Question 1 of 3
Which of these means 'antibody test'?
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Formed by the prefix 'anti-' (against) and the noun 'cuerpo' (body). It is a translation of the German word 'Antikörper'.
First recorded: Early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'anticuerpo' mean the same as 'vaccine'?
No. A vaccine (vacuna) is what you receive to help your body create antibodies (anticuerpos).
Why is it masculine if it starts with 'a'?
Nouns starting with 'a' only use 'el' for feminine words if the stress is on the first letter (like 'el agua'). In 'anticuerpo', the stress is on 'cuer', so it follows the normal masculine rules.
Can I use 'anticuerpo' in casual conversation?
Yes, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, this word has become very common in everyday talk about health and immunity.