Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
VIH
Pronunciation
IPA/uβeiˈatʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounHIV
Example
¿El VIH se transmite por vía sanguínea?
Is HIV transmitted through blood?
More examples
Es recomendable hacerse la prueba de VIH tras una posible exposición de riesgo.
It is recommended to get an HIV test after a potentially risky exposure.
Core concept
Virus that leads to immune deficiency.
Common phrases
prueba de VIH
HIV test
infección por VIH
HIV infection
transmisión del VIH
HIV transmission
Similar words
virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana: Formal full name of the virus that causes immune deficiency in humans.
sida: Disease characterized by severe immune decline and life-threatening opportunistic infections.
infección por VIH: State of being infected with HIV, with the virus present in the body.
seropositividad: Positive blood-test result showing antibodies to HIV.
Definition in Spanish
Acrónimo de 'Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana', responsable de la enfermedad conocida como sida.
Word origin
The term comes from the initials of the Spanish name Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana and therefore corresponds to the English acronym HIV.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are tener VIH, estar infectado por el VIH and ser portador del VIH, so expect the masculine article and verb phrases when discussing test results.