Spanish Conversation · Level 48
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Spanish word
antídoto
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈtiðoto/
Meaning
- masculine nounantidote
Example
Le administraron el antídoto tras la mordedura.
They gave him the antidote after the bite.
More examples
No siempre existe un antídoto para todas las toxinas.
There is not always an antidote for all toxins.
Core concept
Agent given to counteract a poison and allow recovery of normal function.
Common phrases
un antídoto contra el veneno
an antidote against poison
una inyección de antídoto
an injection of antidote
un antídoto específico
a specific antidote
Similar words
antitoxina: Compound used to weaken a toxin's damaging action on the body.
antiveneno: Preparation given to neutralize venom after a bite or sting by a venomous animal.
suero: Sterile solution injected to deliver antibodies or therapeutic agents.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia destinada a neutralizar una toxina para impedir daño y restaurar las funciones normales del organismo.
Word origin
The word comes via Latin antidotum from Greek anti 'against' and didōmi 'to give', and it denotes something administered to oppose a toxin.
Usage tips
- The written accent on antídoto marks the stressed syllable, so pronunciation differs from English antidote and keeping the stress makes the word sound natural in Spanish.
Opposites
- venenopoisonnoun
Related words
- antídóticoantidotaladjective