Description

Blood alcohol level refers to the concentration of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, usually measured in grams per deciliter. It is an important metric used in medical settings to assess intoxication and its potential effects on health and behavior.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'alcoholemia' is the standard term used in medical contexts, while variants like 'nivel de alcohol en sangre' may be heard colloquially. It's essential to maintain a formal register and avoid using informal language when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor explained that the blood alcohol level was significantly above the legal limit.

ES: El médico explicó que la alcoholemia estaba significativamente por encima del límite legal.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'alcoholemia' with 'intoxicación' which refers to intoxication in general; mispronouncing 'alcoholemia' as 'alcoholimia'; mixing up with terms related to other substances like drugs.