Spanish vocabulary · Intermediate
Peptides in Spanish: Péptidos
Péptidos · noun (masculine, plural) · PEHP-tee-dohs
Peptides in Spanish is péptidos (PEHP-tee-dohs), a near-perfect cognate. A single peptide is un péptido. The word appears in skincare labels, nutrition science, and biochemistry. Péptidos de colágeno (collagen peptides) is one of the most common commercial uses.
Péptidos is PEHP-tee-dohs, three syllables, stress on PEHP.
Esta crema contiene péptidos que ayudan a reducir las arrugas.
This cream contains peptides that help reduce wrinkles.
Peptides in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for peptides, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| péptidos | peptides | PEHP-tee-dohs | Default, widely understood |
| péptido | peptides | singular: one peptide |
How Native Speakers Use Péptidos
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Skincare
Los péptidos de cobre estimulan la producción de colágeno.
Copper peptides stimulate collagen production.
Péptidos de cobre are popular in anti-aging skincare.
Nutrition
Añado péptidos de colágeno a mi batido matutino.
I add collagen peptides to my morning smoothie.
Péptidos de colágeno are a common dietary supplement.
Biology class
Los péptidos son cadenas cortas de aminoácidos.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids.
The scientific definition is the same as in English.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Péptidos
Forgetting the accent
Incorrect: Peptidos.
Correct: Péptidos.
The accent on pé- is required because péptidos is an esdrújula word (stress on the third-to-last syllable), and all esdrújulas carry a written accent.
Using an English pronunciation
Incorrect: PEP-tyds (English style).
Correct: PEHP-tee-dohs.
Even though it's a cognate, pronounce it with Spanish vowels: peh, tee, dohs.
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Common Questions About Peptides in Spanish
- How do you say peptides in Spanish?
- Peptides is péptidos (PEHP-tee-dohs). The singular is péptido.
- Are péptidos used in Spanish skincare products?
- Yes, péptidos appear on labels of anti-aging serums and creams. Péptidos de colágeno and péptidos de cobre are among the most marketed.
- What are collagen peptides in Spanish?
- Collagen peptides are péptidos de colágeno. You'll see this on supplement labels and in health food stores.