Spanish Conversation · Level 113
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Spanish word
antibiótico
Pronunciation
IPA/antiˈβjotiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounantibiotic
Example
Tomé un antibiótico durante una semana.
I took an antibiotic for a week.
More examples
En muchos países no se puede comprar un antibiótico sin receta.
In many countries you cannot buy an antibiotic without a prescription.
Core concept
Medicine that kills or halts the growth of bacteria.
Common phrases
tomar antibiótico
take an antibiotic
comprar antibiótico
buy an antibiotic
recetar antibiótico
prescribe an antibiotic
Similar words
receta: Doctor's written prescription that specifies medicines and how to use them.
medicamento: Medication or drug that is used to treat or prevent health problems.
efecto secundario: A negative or unintended symptom caused by a drug or medical procedure.
dosis: The amount of a drug designated to be taken at one time.
Definition in Spanish
Medicamento destinado a tratar infecciones bacterianas actuando sobre las bacterias para eliminarlas o frenar su multiplicación.
Word origin
From Greek anti- 'against' and bios 'life', formed in scientific vocabulary to denote substances that act against bacteria.
Usage tips
- When prescribed, medical staff commonly ask about penicillin allergy, so the question '¿Eres alérgico/a a la penicilina?' often appears in conversation.