sterile
BrE /ˈstɛrɪl/ AmE /ˈstɛrɪl/
adjective en → es
free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses; medically clean or disinfected
estéril, libre de bacterias y virus
- a sterile environment
Collocations sterile equipment · sterile conditions
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The hospital uses sterile instruments for surgery.
El hospital usa instrumentos estériles para cirugías.
unable to produce offspring; infertile
estéril, no fértil
- a sterile environment
Collocations sterile land · sterile soil
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The couple tried various treatments to overcome their sterility.
La pareja intentó varios tratamientos para superar su esterilidad.
lacking in emotion or vitality; cold and unfeeling
frío, sin emoción o vitalidad
- a sterile conversation
Collocations sterile atmosphere · sterile relationship
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The meeting was a sterile discussion of technical details.
La reunión fue una discusión estéril sobre detalles técnicos.