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Spanish word
antidepresivo
Pronunciation
IPA/antiðepɾeˈsiβo/
Meaning
- masculine nounantidepressant
Example
Mi médico me recetó un antidepresivo.
My doctor prescribed an antidepressant for me.
More examples
No se recomienda suspender un antidepresivo sin consultar al médico.
It is not recommended to stop taking an antidepressant without consulting a doctor.
Core concept
Medication used to lift persistent low mood and stabilize emotional balance.
Common phrases
empezar a tomar un antidepresivo
begin taking an antidepressant
suspender un antidepresivo
stop taking an antidepressant
Similar words
antidepresor: Reduces depressive symptoms during a depressive episode to aid recovery.
ansiolítico: Eases anxiety and nervous tension to produce calm and relaxation.
antipsicótico: Suppresses hallucinations, delusions, and other psychotic symptoms.
medicamento: Treats illnesses or eases physical and mental symptoms across conditions.
Definition in Spanish
Fármaco que se emplea para reducir los síntomas de la depresión y ayudar a recuperar el equilibrio del ánimo.
Word origin
Antidepresivo derives from anti- 'against' + depress- (from Latin deprimere 'press down') + -ivo, literally 'against what presses down' and thus referring to a medicine for depressive states.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine (un antidepresivo) and the same form is used as an adjective in phrases such as tratamiento antidepresivo.