suwero
suwéro with stress marks
serum; IV therapy
Usage Note
Suwero comes from Spanish suero and in Filipino usage most commonly refers to intravenous fluid therapy or a saline drip administered in a hospital or clinic. It is also used for medical serums and antitoxins, and the phrase 'nakalagay sa suwero' vividly captures its everyday medical context.
Examples
" Nakalagay siya sa suwero. "
Natural Translation
He is on an IV drip.
Literal Translation
Placed he on serum.
" Kailangan niya ng suwero sa ospital. "
Natural Translation
He/she needs serum at the hospital.
Literal Translation
Needs he/she of serum at hospital.
" Dahil sa matinding dehydration, kinabit ng nars ang suwero sa kanyang braso para mabilis siyang makabawi. "
Natural Translation
Because of severe dehydration, the nurse attached an IV drip to his arm so he could recover quickly.
Literal Translation
Because of severe dehydration attached by-the nurse the serum on his arm so quickly he recover.
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