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

📅 Published: August 8, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

saturación

noun • /[sah-too-rah-SYON]/

saturation

Example:

La saturación de oxígeno está al noventa y dos.

Your oxygen saturation is at ninety-two.

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🧠 What does saturación mean?

In medical Spanish, 'saturación' refers to the saturation of oxygen in the blood, often measured as a percentage. It indicates how much oxygen the red blood cells are carrying. You'll commonly hear it used in the context of 'saturación de oxígeno' (oxygen saturation), a vital sign monitored in hospitals and clinics. It can also refer to the saturation of other substances in the body, although the oxygen context is most frequent.

📚 Extra examples

  • El paciente tiene una saturación de oxígeno del 98%.
    The patient has an oxygen saturation of 98%.
  • La enfermera está monitoreando la saturación del paciente.
    The nurse is monitoring the patient's saturation.
  • Bajos niveles de saturación pueden indicar problemas respiratorios.
    Low saturation levels can indicate respiratory problems.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'saturation' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'saturation' is 'saturación'.
How do you pronounce 'saturación' in Spanish?
It's pronounced sa-too-rah-thee-OWN, with the emphasis on the last syllable.
How do you use 'saturación' in a sentence?
Example: 'La saturación de oxígeno del paciente es baja.' (The patient's oxygen saturation is low).
What is the English translation of 'saturación'?
'Saturación' translates to 'saturation' in English.
Does 'saturación' change for gender or number?
No, 'saturación' is a feminine noun and doesn't change for number. However, articles and adjectives describing it will change (e.g., la saturación, las saturaciones).
Is 'saturación' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's primarily used in medical contexts. It's not a word you'd use in casual conversation unless discussing a health issue.
Does 'saturación' have slang or double meanings?
In the medical context, 'saturación' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It refers strictly to the saturation of a substance, most commonly oxygen.
Is 'saturación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'saturación' in the medical context are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "saturación"

Synonyms: concentración (in some contexts)

💡 Did You Know?

Pulse oximeters, small devices clipped onto a fingertip, are commonly used to measure oxygen saturation quickly and non-invasively.

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