suero
“suero” means “IV fluid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
IV fluid, saline solution
Also: serum, electrolyte drink
📝 In Action
El enfermero le puso un suero para la deshidratación.
B1The nurse gave him an IV for dehydration.
Tienes que tomar suero oral para recuperarte.
A2You need to drink oral rehydration salts to recover.
whey
Also: buttermilk
📝 In Action
Para hacer queso, hay que separar la cuajada del suero.
B2To make cheese, you have to separate the curd from the whey.
El suero de leche es rico en proteínas.
B1Whey is rich in protein.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "suero" in Spanish:
buttermilk→electrolyte drink→iv fluid→saline solution→serum→whey→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suero
Question 1 of 1
If a doctor says 'Necesitas un suero', what is likely happening?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'serum', which referred to the watery part of curdled milk.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suero' always something in a hospital?
No! It can also mean the 'whey' used in protein powders or the liquid left over when making cheese.
How do I say 'IV drip' in Spanish?
You can simply say 'el suero' or more specifically 'el sistema de suero'.