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61 words
Spanish word
antifúngico
Pronunciation
IPA/antiˈfuŋxiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveantifungal
Example
Necesito un producto antifúngico para las manchas de la ducha.
I need an antifungal product for the stains in the shower.
More examples
¿Tienes un champú antifúngico para la caspa?
Do you have an antifungal shampoo for dandruff?
Core concept
Agent that prevents or cures infections caused by fungi.
Common phrases
champú antifúngico
antifungal shampoo
ungüento antifúngico
antifungal ointment
Similar words
antimicótico: Suppresses the growth of fungal organisms, used especially in medical or pharmaceutical contexts.
fungicida: Directly kills fungi and mold cells, eliminating active fungal organisms.
antibacteriano: Inhibits the growth of bacteria, preventing bacterial infection or spoilage.
antiséptico: Reduces or kills microbes on skin or wound surfaces to lower the risk of infection.
Definition in Spanish
Que sirve para tratar o prevenir infecciones causadas por hongos, referido a cremas, sprays o medicamentos con acción antifúngica.
Word origin
Derived from Greek anti- 'against' plus Latin fungus with the adjectival ending -ico, indicating something that counteracts fungi.
Usage tips
- A direct cognate of English antifungal, so recognition is easy, but pharmacy packaging may also use the alternative term antimicótico.
Other meanings
- antifungal agentnoun
Related words
- fungicidaantifungal agentnoun
- fúngicofungaladjective