Spanish word

afrodisíaco

Pronunciation

IPA/afɾoðiˈsiako/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaphrodisiac

Example

Este afrodisíaco no funciona.

This aphrodisiac doesn't work.

Illustration for afrodisíaco (aphrodisiac)

More examples

¿Dónde puedo comprar afrodisíacos?

Where can I buy aphrodisiacs?

Core concept

Love potion associated with Aphrodite.

Common phrases

  • comprar afrodisíacos

    buy aphrodisiacs

  • vender afrodisíacos

    sell aphrodisiacs

  • efectos de un afrodisíaco

    effects of an aphrodisiac

Similar words

estimulante: Substance, natural or synthetic, believed to increase sexual arousal.
tónico: Liquid tonic taken to restore strength and vigor, sometimes claimed to boost libido.
poción: Traditional brewed drink from folk belief thought to induce love or attraction.

Definition in Spanish

Producto o sustancia que, según la creencia popular o la tradición, incrementa la excitación o el deseo sexual.

Word origin

From Greek aphrodisiakos 'of Aphrodite' via Latin aphrodisiacus, originally referring to things connected with the goddess of love.

Usage tips

  • When calling foods or drinks afrodisíaco, speakers commonly add se dice que or se cree que to avoid implying medical proof.

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