Spanish Conversation · Level 82
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Spanish word
sodio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsoðjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsodium
Example
¿Cuánto sodio tiene esta sopa?
How much sodium is in this soup?
More examples
Busca productos bajos en sodio cuando compres en el supermercado.
Look for products low in sodium when you shop at the supermarket.
Core concept
Alkali metal element represented by the symbol Na.
Common phrases
bajos en sodio
low in sodium
alto en sodio
high in sodium
sin sodio
sodium-free
Similar words
sal: Coarse or fine edible seasoning sold as salt, primarily for adding saltiness to dishes.
cloruro de sodio: Molecular compound of sodium and chlorine (NaCl), commonly harvested as table salt.
potasio: Metal element potassium (K) that contributes to muscle contractions and regulates fluids.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia representada por el símbolo Na en la tabla periódica; metal alcalino que aparece combinada en sales y que influye en el equilibrio de líquidos del organismo.
Word origin
The Spanish word sodio comes from New Latin sodium, ultimately from Latin natrium and Greek nitron, terms once used for soda-like minerals.
Usage tips
- In everyday talk people often say 'sal' for table salt, but labels, nutrition facts, and health discussions use 'sodio' and usually give amounts (mg) or the symbol Na.
Related words
- sódicosodicadjective