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“antibiotic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/antiˈβjotiko/

Example

Tomé un antibiótico durante una semana.

I took an antibiotic for a week.

Illustration for antibiótico (antibiotic)

How to say “antibiotic” in Spanish

“Antibiotic” in Spanish is antibiótico.

Medicine that kills or halts the growth of bacteria.

Full entry for antibiótico: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with antibiótico

En muchos países no se puede comprar un antibiótico sin receta.

In many countries you cannot buy an antibiotic without a prescription.

Tips for using antibiótico

  • When prescribed, medical staff commonly ask about penicillin allergy, so the question '¿Eres alérgico/a a la penicilina?' often appears in conversation.

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