Spanish word

broncodilatador

Pronunciation

IPA/bɾoŋkoðilataˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbronchodilator

Example

El médico me recetó un broncodilatador.

The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator for me.

Illustration for broncodilatador (bronchodilator)

More examples

Compré un broncodilatador en la farmacia.

I bought a bronchodilator at the pharmacy.

Core concept

Medication that widens bronchial tubes.

Common phrases

  • comprar broncodilatador

    buy a bronchodilator

  • llevar broncodilatador

    carry a bronchodilator

Similar words

broncodilatante: Medication that dilates bronchial tubes to ease airflow.
antiasmático: Medication prescribed to suppress asthma attacks.

Definition in Spanish

Fármaco indicado para abrir bronquios obstruidos y facilitar el paso del aire durante la respiración.

Word origin

Formed from bronco- (from Greek bronkhos 'windpipe') and Spanish dilatador (from Latin dilatare 'to expand'), literally a medicine that expands the bronchi.

Usage tips

  • The noun is grammatically masculine, so use el or un with broncodilatador and expect collocations like inhalado or nebulizado as in 'un broncodilatador inhalado'.

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