Spanish word

jeringa

Pronunciation

IPA/xeˈɾiŋga/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsyringe

Example

Tengo una jeringa nueva.

I have a new syringe.

Illustration for jeringa (syringe)

More examples

En el centro de salud me dieron una jeringa desechable.

At the health center they gave me a disposable syringe.

Core concept

Cylindrical medical syringe with plunger.

Common phrases

  • jeringa desechable

    disposable syringe

  • jeringa estéril

    sterile syringe

Similar words

jeringuilla: Small syringe used for very small doses or delicate medical applications.
aguja: Thin sharp metal needle that pierces skin to deliver or withdraw fluids.
inyección: Insertion of a needle to deliver medicine or fluids into the body.
insulina: Hormone medication given by injection to lower blood sugar levels.

Definition in Spanish

Utensilio cilíndrico con émbolo que sirve para aplicar líquidos en el cuerpo o aspirarlos en contextos médicos.

Word origin

Spanish jeringa comes from French seringue, via Latin syringa and Greek syrinx meaning 'tube'.

Usage tips

  • The needle itself is la aguja while la jeringa refers to the barrel and plunger, and jeringa de insulina is a common phrasing for insulin syringes.

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