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"Blood" in Spanish: sangre
la sangre
Blood is la sangre (SAHN-greh). It is feminine: la sangre. Ask for un análisis de sangre for a blood test.
At the lab
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How to pronounce sangre
Say it
SAHN-greh
/ˈsaŋ.ɡɾe/
SAHN-greh. Stress SAHN. Soft g before e. Say sangre without an English aah.
"Blood" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sangre | blood Default noun. | Default noun. |
| análisis de sangre | blood test Clinic phrase. | Clinic phrase. |
| tipo de sangre | blood type Medical forms. | Medical forms. |
| donar sangre | to donate blood Donation drives. | Donation drives. |
How to use sangre in real life
- 1At the lab
Necesito un análisis de sangre.
I need a blood test.
Análisis de sangre is the set clinic phrase.
- 2Filling a form
¿Cuál es tu tipo de sangre?
What is your blood type?
Tipo de sangre appears on forms.
- 3After a cut
Hay un poco de sangre en el dedo.
There is a little blood on the finger.
La sangre names what you see.
Mistakes English speakers make with sangre
Incorrect: El sangre es rojo.
Correct: La sangre es roja.
Sangre is feminine. Use la sangre.
Incorrect: Voy a un exam de sangre.
Correct: Voy a un análisis de sangre.
A blood test is un análisis de sangre.
Good to know
Clinics across Latin America say análisis de sangre for lab work. Donation campaigns use donar sangre on posters. Forms often ask for tipo de sangre next to allergies.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a clinic lab desk
ChatPal
¿Vienes por un análisis de sangre?
Are you here for a blood test?
You
Sí. Necesito ver mi sangre.
Yes. I need to check my blood.
ChatPal
Pasa a la sala dos.
Go to room two.
You
¿También preguntan el tipo de sangre?
Do they also ask for blood type?
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood" in Spanish
Is sangre masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la sangre.
How do I say blood test?
Un análisis de sangre.
How do you say blood type?
Tipo de sangre.
How do you pronounce sangre?
SAHN-greh with stress on SAHN.
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