Potasio (en. Potassium)

/poˈtasio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Chemical element essential for life.

Potassium is fundamental in human nutrition.

El potasio es fundamental en la alimentación humana.

It is used in agriculture as a fertilizer.

Potassium-rich fertilizers improve crop yields.

Los fertilizantes ricos en potasio mejoran el rendimiento de los cultivos.

It is an important electrolyte in the body.

An adequate level of potassium helps regulate blood pressure.

Un nivel adecuado de potasio ayuda a regular la presión arterial.

From Latin 'potassium', related to 'potassa', the name given to the ash from plants.

potassium in blood

Level of potassium in the blood, important for health.

potasio en sangre

potassium deficiency

Condition of having insufficient potassium levels in the body.

deficiencia de potasio

potassium excess

Condition of having a high level of potassium in the body, potentially dangerous.

exceso de potasio

sodium

Chemical element that is also an electrolyte and plays a crucial role in cellular function.

sodio

calcium

Essential mineral that works alongside potassium for proper body functioning.

calcio

magnesium

Another mineral that is important for health and interacts with potassium.

magnesio

Referring to a person with a lot of energy.

That person is full of potassium, they are always so active.

Esa persona está llena de potasio, siempre es tan activa.

Used to describe something that is highly nutritious.

That salad is so good, it has potassium galore.

Esa ensalada es tan buena, tiene potasio a montones.