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deshidratado means dehydrated — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 18, 2026

🩺 Medical Spanish

deshidratado

adjective • /[des-ee-dra-TA-do]/

dehydrated

Example:

Está deshidratado por la fiebre.

He's dehydrated from the fever.

🧠 What does deshidratado mean?

Describes the state of having an insufficient amount of water in the body, which is necessary for normal functioning. It applies to people, animals, and plants. The term can also refer to food from which water has been removed, such as dried fruit.

📚 Extra examples

  • El corredor se sintió mareado porque estaba deshidratado después de la carrera.
    The runner felt dizzy because he was dehydrated after the race.
  • Es crucial darles agua a los niños para que no se pongan deshidratados en verano.
    It is crucial to give children water so they don't get dehydrated in the summer.
  • La fruta deshidratada es un buen snack, pero tiene una alta concentración de azúcar.
    Dehydrated fruit is a good snack, but it has a high concentration of sugar.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form is 'deshidratar' (to dehydrate) or the reflexive 'deshidratarse' (to become dehydrated). For instance, 'Puedes deshidratarte rápidamente en un clima caluroso' (You can become dehydrated quickly in a hot climate). The noun for the condition is 'la deshidratación'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "deshidratado"

Synonyms: seco, reseco, sediento
Opposites: hidratado, húmedo, mojado

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'dehydrated' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'dehydrated' is 'deshidratado'.
How do you pronounce 'deshidratado' in Spanish?
The word is pronounced 'des-i-dra-ta-do'. The stress falls on the second-to-last syllable: 'ta'.
How do you use 'deshidratado' in a sentence?
Use 'deshidratado' with the verb 'estar' to describe a state. For example: 'El paciente está gravemente deshidratado' (The patient is severely dehydrated). Remember to match its gender and number with the noun it describes: 'las plantas están deshidratadas'.
What is the English translation of 'deshidratado'?
The English translation of 'deshidratado' is 'dehydrated'.
Does 'deshidratado' change for gender or number?
Yes, as an adjective, it must agree with the noun. The forms are: 'deshidratado' (masculine singular), 'deshidratada' (feminine singular), 'deshidratados' (masculine plural), and 'deshidratadas' (feminine plural).
Is 'deshidratado' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is common, especially in conversations about health, exercise, hot weather, and food (like 'fruta deshidratada').
Does 'deshidratado' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'deshidratado' does not have common slang or idiomatic meanings. Its meaning is quite direct and literal.
Is 'deshidratado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'deshidratado' is used universally across the Spanish-speaking world with the same meaning. There are no significant regional variations.

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