English–Spanish

“contraindication” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾaindikaˈθjon/

Example

Antes de comenzar, pregunta al médico si hay alguna contraindicación.

Before beginning, ask the doctor if any contraindications exist.

Illustration for contraindicación (contraindication)

How to say “contraindication” in Spanish

“Contraindication” in Spanish is contraindicación.

Medical reason to avoid a treatment.

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

Example sentences with contraindicación

El farmacéutico puede explicar si existe alguna contraindicación.

The pharmacist can explain whether there is any contraindication.

Tips for using contraindicación

  • Formal medical term; in everyday speech people often say 'no se debe tomar con...' or 'mejor evitar si...' instead of the noun.

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