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What does «el suero» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el suero
the IV drip
| Meaning | the IV drip |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | la vía intravenosa |
| Register | Neutral |
«En la clínica le ponen un suero.»
At the clinic they put him on an IV.
Getting put on a drip is the first thing many clinics do for dehydration or fever.
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