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How to Say Dehydrated in Spanish
Deshidratado · adjective · dehs-ee-drah-TAH-doh
The Spanish word for dehydrated is 'deshidratado' (masculine) or 'deshidratada' (feminine). It describes both a medical condition of lacking sufficient fluids and food products that have had their water removed.
Pronounce it as dehs-ee-drah-TAH-doh, with five syllables and the stress on the fourth. The 'h' is silent in Spanish, so 'deshidratado' flows smoothly.
Estás deshidratado, necesitas tomar más agua.
You are dehydrated, you need to drink more water.
dehydrated in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for dehydrated, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| deshidratado | dehydrated | dehs-ee-drah-TAH-doh | Default, widely understood |
| deshidratada | dehydrated | feminine form |
How Native Speakers Use Deshidratado
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Health concern
El niño está deshidratado por la fiebre alta.
The child is dehydrated from the high fever.
Describing a medical condition.
Dried food
Compré frutas deshidratadas para el viaje.
I bought dehydrated fruits for the trip.
Purchasing snacks for travel.
Sports recovery
Después de correr, me sentí deshidratado.
After running, I felt dehydrated.
Describing post-exercise condition.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Deshidratado
Gender mismatch
Incorrect: Ella está deshidratado.
Correct: Ella está deshidratada.
When describing a female subject, the adjective must take the feminine ending '-ada' instead of '-ado.'
Spelling the silent h
Incorrect: Estoy desidratado.
Correct: Estoy deshidratado.
Even though the 'h' is silent, it must be written. The prefix 'des-' combines with 'hidratado' to form 'deshidratado.'
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Common Questions About dehydrated in Spanish
- How do you say dehydration in Spanish?
- The noun form is 'deshidratación,' which describes the medical condition or process of losing water from the body or from food products.
- What is the verb form of dehydrated in Spanish?
- The verb is 'deshidratar,' meaning to dehydrate, and its reflexive form 'deshidratarse' means to become dehydrated.
- How do you tell a doctor you feel dehydrated in Spanish?
- You would say 'me siento deshidratado' (or 'deshidratada' if female), which literally translates to 'I feel dehydrated' and clearly communicates your condition.