Spanish word

diurético

Pronunciation

IPA/djuˈɾetiko/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiuretic

Example

Siempre tomo un diurético por la mañana.

I always take a diuretic in the morning.

Illustration for diurético (diuretic)

More examples

El médico me recetó un diurético durante la consulta.

The doctor prescribed me a diuretic during the consultation.

Core concept

Substance that increases urine production to remove excess water and salts.

Common phrases

  • pedir un diurético en la farmacia

    ask for a diuretic at the pharmacy

  • recetar un diurético

    prescribe a diuretic

Similar words

remedio: Treatment or product that relieves illness or reduces uncomfortable symptoms.
antidiurético: Medication that decreases urine output to conserve body water.

Definition in Spanish

Designa a un medicamento o sustancia que aumenta la producción de orina para eliminar el exceso de agua y sales del cuerpo.

Word origin

Spanish diurético comes from Latin diureticus via Greek dia- 'through' and ouron 'urine', meaning something that promotes passage of urine.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish diurético is used both for drugs ('tomar un diurético') and for foods or drinks that 'tienen efecto diurético', so the surrounding verb or phrase indicates whether it names a medicine.

Related words

  • diuresisdiuresisnoun

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