"Hesperidina" is a term used in the Spanish language in the field of medicine to refer to a flavonoid, specifically found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in medical articles, research, and discussions related to nutrition and health.
Example sentences:
La hesperidina presente en las naranjas tiene propiedades antioxidantes.
Translation: The hesperidin found in oranges has antioxidant properties.
Algunos suplementos alimenticios contienen extracto de hesperidina.
Translation: Some dietary supplements contain hesperidin extract.
Idiomatic expressions:
"Estar más sano que una naranja" Literal meaning: To be healthier than an orange. Explanation: To be in excellent health.
Juan ha dejado de fumar y hacer ejercicio todos los días, ahora está más sano que una naranja.
Juan quit smoking and started exercising every day, now he is healthier than an orange.
"Cosa de naranjas" Literal meaning: Orange stuff. Explanation: Something irrelevant or unimportant.
No importa, eso es cosa de naranjas.
It doesn't matter, that's orange stuff.
Etymology:
The term "hesperidina" comes from the word "hesperidium," which refers to a type of berry, specifically citrus fruits. The suffix "-ina" is often used in chemistry to indicate a substance.