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"Vaccine" in Spanish: vacuna
la vacuna
A vaccine is la vacuna. It is feminine. Say me pusieron la vacuna for they gave me the vaccine. Vacuna is the everyday shot word.
Clinic day
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How to pronounce vacuna
Say it
bah-KOO-nah
/ba.ˈku.na/
bah-KOO-nah. Soft b/v. Stress KOO.
"Vaccine" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la vacuna | the vaccine Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ponerse la vacuna | to get vaccinated / get the vaccine Getting the shot. | Getting the shot. |
| vacuna contra la gripe | flu vaccine Specific type. | Specific type. |
| tarjeta de vacunas | vaccine card Records. | Records. |
How to use vacuna in real life
- 1Clinic day
Hoy me ponen la vacuna.
They're giving me the vaccine today.
Day of vacuna.
- 2Travel form
¿Necesito la vacuna para viajar?
Do I need the vaccine to travel?
Travel vacuna.
- 3Pharmacy desk
¿Tienen la vacuna de la gripe?
Do you have the flu vaccine?
Ask for vacuna.
Mistakes English speakers make with vacuna
Incorrect: El vacuna duele poco.
Correct: La vacuna duele poco.
Vacuna is feminine: la vacuna.
Incorrect: I need the vaccine (in Spanish).
Correct: Necesito la vacuna.
Use vacuna.
Good to know
Clinics say vacuna for the shot. Bring your card; vacuna records matter for school and travel.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a vaccination desk
ChatPal
¿Vienes por la vacuna de hoy?
Are you here for today's vaccine?
You
Sí. Quiero la vacuna contra la gripe.
Yes. I want the flu vaccine.
ChatPal
Siéntese aquí un momento.
Sit here a moment.
You
Listo. Gracias.
Ready. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vaccine" in Spanish
Is vacuna masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la vacuna.
How do you say get the vaccine?
Ponerse la vacuna.
How do you pronounce vacuna?
bah-KOO-nah; b and v sound alike.
What is a vaccine card?
Tarjeta de vacunas.
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