Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
antipirético
Pronunciation
IPA/antipiˈɾetiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounfever medicine
Example
Toma un antipirético si tienes fiebre.
Take a fever medicine if you have a fever.
More examples
Guarda siempre un antipirético en el botiquín.
Always keep a fever medicine in the first-aid kit.
Core concept
Thermometer showing a high temperature followed by a lower reading and a relieved person.
Common phrases
tener un antipirético a mano
have a fever medicine on hand
usar un antipirético
use a fever medicine
comprar un antipirético en la farmacia
buy a fever medicine at the pharmacy
Similar words
antitérmico: Cools the body by reducing internal temperature.
medicamento: Targets illness or symptoms to restore health or comfort.
Definition in Spanish
Medicamento que reduce la fiebre al disminuir la temperatura corporal y aliviar el malestar causado por ésta.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes through Latin antipyreticus from Greek anti 'against' and pyretos 'fever', with the same basic meaning of opposing fever.
Usage tips
- English has the scientific cognate 'antipyretic', but in conversation 'fever reducer' or the drug name is more commonly used.