This is the 11373rd most frequent Spanish word.
esterilizar
To sterilize; to make free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Here, 'esterilizar' is used in the medical context, referring to the process of making objects free of microorganisms to ensure safety.
Es necesario esterilizar los instrumentos quirúrgicos antes de utilizarlos.
It is necessary to sterilize surgical instruments before using them.
In this sentence, 'esterilizar' refers to the procedure done on animals to prevent reproduction, often for ethical or population management purposes.
Decidieron esterilizar a todos los animales de la clínica para controlar la población.
They decided to sterilize all the animals in the clinic to control the population.
Here, 'esterilizar' points to the act of cleaning an item thoroughly to maintain hygiene, particularly in everyday caregiving contexts.