How to Say "glucose" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “glucose” is “glucosa” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La fruta contiene glucosa natural.
Fruit contains natural glucose.
El médico quiere medir mi nivel de glucosa en la sangre.
The doctor wants to measure my blood sugar level.
La insulina ayuda a regular la glucosa en el cuerpo.
Insulin helps to regulate glucose in the body.
It's always feminine
In Spanish, words ending in '-osa' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Specific vs. General
While 'azúcar' (sugar) is used for the stuff in your kitchen, 'glucosa' is specifically used when talking about energy in the body or biology.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El glucosa es importante.”
Correction: La glucosa es importante. Because it ends in 'a' and is feminine, use 'la'.
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