Spanish word

suero

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsweɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounintravenous drip

Example

Me pusieron suero porque estaba deshidratado.

They put me on an intravenous drip because I was dehydrated.

Illustration for suero (intravenous drip)

More examples

La enfermera cambió la bolsa de suero.

The nurse changed the IV drip bag.

Core concept

Clear medical fluid bag labeled 'solución salina' connected by tubing to an arm.

Common phrases

  • administrar suero

    administer intravenous drip

  • recibir suero

    receive intravenous drip

  • suero fisiológico

    physiological saline

Similar words

suero fisiológico: Sterile saline solution matching body-fluid concentration for IV or wound use.
solución salina: Sterile saltwater solution used in medical settings for flushing or IV administration.
suero oral: Oral rehydration solution drunk to replace water and salts lost through dehydration.

Definition in Spanish

Líquido empleado para reponer agua y sales en el organismo, frecuentemente administrado por vena mediante una vía intravenosa.

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin serum ('whey', later 'blood serum'), suero in Spanish denotes a restorative solution used intravenously to replenish fluids and electrolytes.

Usage tips

  • Although it resembles English 'serum', in everyday Spanish suero typically refers to IV fluids rather than cosmetic serums.

Other meanings

  • blood serumnoun
  • wheynoun

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