tetano
tétano with stress marks
tetanus
Usage Note
Tetano is borrowed from Spanish tétano and refers to the bacterial disease commonly associated with rusty metal wounds. Tetanus vaccination is a standard part of Philippine public health programs, and the word is well-known among the general population.
Examples
" Delikado ang tetano. "
Natural Translation
Tetanus is dangerous.
Literal Translation
Dangerous the tetanus.
" Nagpaturok siya laban sa tetano. "
Natural Translation
He/she got an injection against tetanus.
Literal Translation
Got-injected he/she against tetanus.
" Dinala siya agad sa ospital para magpaturok laban sa tetano matapos matusok ng kalawanging pako. "
Natural Translation
He was rushed to the hospital to get a shot against tetanus after being pricked by a rusty nail.
Literal Translation
Brought he immediately to hospital to get-injected against tetanus after pricked by rusty nail.
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