intoxicación
“intoxicación” means “poisoning” in Spanish (medical or health-related illness).
poisoning
Also: food poisoning, overdose
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Llamamos a la ambulancia por una intoxicación de gas.
A2We called the ambulance because of gas poisoning.
Muchos clientes sufrieron una intoxicación alimentaria en ese restaurante.
B1Many customers suffered food poisoning at that restaurant.
El médico confirmó que los síntomas se debían a una intoxicación por medicamentos.
B2The doctor confirmed that the symptoms were due to medication poisoning.
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What is the most accurate translation for 'intoxicación alimentaria'?
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From the Latin 'intoxicare,' which comes from 'toxicum' (poison). Interestingly, the root originally referred to poison placed on arrows for hunting.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'intoxicación' always a bad thing?
Yes. In Spanish, it always refers to a harmful substance entering the body and causing illness.
Does 'intoxicación' mean the same thing as the English word 'intoxication'?
Not exactly. While the English 'intoxication' is often a fancy word for being drunk, the Spanish 'intoxicación' usually means medical poisoning (from food, gas, or chemicals).
How do I say 'alcohol poisoning' specifically?
You would say 'intoxicación etílica'.