Spanish word

anticonceptivo

Pronunciation

IPA/antikonθepˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncontraceptive

Example

¿Tienes anticonceptivos?

Do you have any contraceptives?

Illustration for anticonceptivo (contraceptive)

More examples

¿Cuál es la efectividad del anticonceptivo que usas?

What is the effectiveness of the contraceptive you use?

Core concept

Device, drug, or method that prevents conception.

Common phrases

  • uso de anticonceptivos

    contraceptive use

  • efectividad del anticonceptivo

    effectiveness of the contraceptive

  • prescripción de anticonceptivos

    contraceptive prescription

Similar words

píldora: Small hormonal pill taken regularly to prevent pregnancy.
método natural: Method using natural body rhythms to select low-fertility days and lower pregnancy chance.
dispositivo intrauterino: Small device inserted into the uterus that provides long-term contraception.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto, fármaco o método utilizado para impedir la concepción o reducir la probabilidad de un embarazo.

Word origin

Formed from Spanish anti- 'against' and Latin conceptio 'conception' with the suffix -ivo, meaning something that acts against conception.

Usage tips

  • Because it's a personal topic, speakers often specify the method (for example preservativo, píldora, dispositivo intrauterino) rather than only saying anticonceptivo.

Opposites

Related words

  • anticoncepcióncontraceptionnoun

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