English–Spanish

“suppository” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/suposiˈtoɾjo/

Example

En la farmacia venden supositorios para bebés.

The pharmacy sells suppositories for babies.

Illustration for supositorio (suppository)

How to say “suppository” in Spanish

“Suppository” in Spanish is supositorio.

Solid, meltable medicine shaped for insertion into the rectum or vagina.

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

Example sentences with supositorio

El pediatra explicó cómo poner un supositorio a un bebé.

The pediatrician explained how to insert a suppository into a baby.

Tips for using supositorio

  • Spelled with a single p in Spanish and stressed on the fourth syllable (su-po-so-RI-to), unlike English suppository.

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