Spanish word

potasio

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈtasjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpotassium

Example

Los plátanos contienen mucho potasio.

Bananas contain a lot of potassium.

Illustration for potasio (potassium)

More examples

Muchos deportistas consumen bebidas con potasio después del entrenamiento.

Many athletes consume drinks with potassium after training.

Core concept

Essential electrolyte involved in cellular balance, nerve signals, and muscle movement.

Common phrases

  • fuentes de potasio

    sources of potassium

  • alimentos ricos en potasio

    potassium-rich foods

Similar words

sodio: Electrolyte in salt that controls body fluid levels and nerve signaling.
calcio: Mineral in bones and teeth that provides skeletal strength.
magnesio: Mineral that aids muscle and nerve activity and supports energy use.
hierro: Mineral needed to make hemoglobin for oxygen transport in blood.

Definition in Spanish

Potasio es un nutriente mineral presente en muchos alimentos que ayuda a la función celular, la transmisión nerviosa y la contracción muscular.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish from Modern Latin potassium, the word traces back to potassa 'potash', an alkali obtained from wood ashes.

Usage tips

  • Speakers commonly mention specific foods such as plátanos and patatas when discussing potasio, so a concrete example sounds natural.

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