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    Sodio (en. Sodium)

    /ˈsoðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element with atomic number 11, used in various industrial applications and as a nutrient.
    Sodium is vital for the functioning of bodily fluids.
    El sodio es vital para el funcionamiento de los fluidos corporales.
    It is found in common salt, which is sodium chloride.
    Sodium in the diet must be controlled to maintain good health.
    El sodio en la dieta debe ser controlado para mantener una buena salud.
    Soft, silver-colored, and highly reactive metal that oxidizes quickly upon contact with air.
    Sodium can be dangerous if not handled properly due to its reactivity.
    El sodio puede ser peligroso si no se maneja correctamente debido a su reactividad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sodium', which in turn comes from the Greek 'soda' (soup, refreshment).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sodium in the diet
    The amount of sodium consumed daily.
    sodio en la dieta
    excess sodium
    Amount of sodium exceeding the recommended level in the body.
    exceso de sodio

    Related Words

    potassium
    Essential chemical element related to the balance of electrolytes in the body.
    potasio
    chlorine
    Chemical element that combines with sodium to form salt.
    cloro
    salt
    Compound formed by sodium and chlorine, widely used in food.
    sal

    Slang Meanings

    Sodium is used in slang to refer to someone who is very salty or negative.
    Don't be salty, cheer up!
    No seas sodio, ¡anímate!
    In some contexts, 'sodium' is used to refer to a person who gets frustrated easily.
    He is salty when he loses in video games.
    Él es un sodio cuando pierde en los videojuegos.