Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
elixir
Pronunciation
IPA/elikˈsiɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounelixir
Example
Este elixir me ayudó con el resfriado.
This elixir helped me with the cold.
More examples
Compré un elixir natural en la herboristería.
I bought a natural elixir at the herbalist's.
Core concept
A single vial that makes a withered plant bloom.
Common phrases
elixir natural
natural elixir
elixir casero
homemade elixir
Similar words
remedio: Common, practical remedy or home cure used to relieve symptoms and discomfort.
medicamento: Pharmaceutical drug used to treat illnesses, prescribed or dispensed for medical care.
cura: Complete restoration of health by eliminating a disease or fully healing an injury.
tratamiento: Planned course of medical care or procedures carried out over time to treat an illness.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra que designa un remedio considerado capaz de resolver varios males; en sentido figurado, algo que soluciona un problema difícil o mejora mucho una situación.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Arabic al-iksir through medieval Latin, with roots in Greek ξηρίον 'drying powder' and an original medical sense.
Usage tips
- Because it suggests something miraculous, elixir can sound overly dramatic in ordinary speech and is often replaced by remedio or solución for a more realistic tone.