Adjective
/induˈθiðo/ (in Spain) or /induˈsido/ (in Latin America)
In Spanish, "inducido" refers to something that has been caused to occur or brought about, often as a result of an external influence. It is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to processes that are initiated or stimulated deliberately, such as "parto inducido" (induced labor). The term is also frequently used in physics and engineering, referring to phenomena or changes that occur due to external forces or influences.
In terms of frequency of use, "inducido" is commonly found in both oral and written contexts, though it has a more prevalent presence in technical or scientific writing.
Induced labor is performed to assist the mother and the baby.
Este cambio en el sistema fue inducido por una variación en la presión.
This change in the system was induced by a variation in pressure.
Los efectos inducidos por el medicamento se sienten rápidamente.
"Inducido" can be part of various idiomatic expressions, particularly in specialized fields. Here are some examples:
The induced effect of radiation on cells was studied.
Cambio inducido
The induced change in economic policy surprised many.
Parto inducido
The doctor recommended an induced labor due to complications.
Drogas inducidas
The term "inducido" comes from the Latin "inducere," which means "to lead in" or "to bring in." It is formed by the prefix "in-" indicating "into" and "ducere," meaning "to lead." This root reflects the idea of leading or causing something to happen.