Vacuna (en. Vaccine)

/baˈkuna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Substance administered to prevent infectious diseases.

The flu vaccine is administered annually.

La vacuna contra la gripe se aplica anualmente.

Preparation that contains antigens that help the immune system.

Vaccines are essential for epidemic control.

Las vacunas son esenciales para el control de epidemias.

Method of active immunization.

The development of a new vaccine is a long process.

El desarrollo de una nueva vacuna es un proceso largo.

From the Latin 'vacca', which means cow, since the first vaccine was created using the cow virus.

booster vaccine

Additional dose of a vaccine administered to maintain immunity.

vacuna de refuerzo

mandatory vaccine

Vaccine required by law for admission to schools or certain activities.

vacuna obligatoria

preventive vaccine

Vaccine administered before exposure to a disease.

vacuna preventiva

immunity

Ability of the organism to resist infections or diseases.

inmunidad

epidemic

Sudden increase in cases of a disease in a specific area.

epidemia

antigen

Substance that triggers an immune response.

antígeno

In some colloquial contexts, 'vaccine' can refer to something that provides protection.

That strategy is my vaccine against stress.

Esa estrategia es mi vacuna contra el estrés.

Some people mention 'vaccine' derogatorily when something is perceived as a scam or deception.

That promotion is just a vaccine; don’t believe it.

Esa promoción es solo una vacuna, no la creas.