Spanish word

laxante

Pronunciation

IPA/lakˈsante/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlaxative

Example

Si estás estreñido, toma un laxante.

If you're constipated, take a laxative.

Illustration for laxante (laxative)

More examples

En la farmacia puedes comprar un laxante sin receta.

You can buy a laxative at the pharmacy without a prescription.

Core concept

Substance that loosens bowel contents to relieve constipation.

Common phrases

  • tomar un laxante

    take a laxative

  • comprar un laxante

    buy a laxative

  • laxante natural

    natural laxative

Similar words

laxativo: Promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra una sustancia o remedio destinado a aliviar el estreñimiento favoreciendo la eliminación de las heces.

Word origin

From medical Latin laxans (from laxare) and Latin laxus 'loose', with the Spanish suffix -ante forming an agent that loosens retained bowel matter.

Usage tips

  • Pharmacy staff commonly prefer symptom descriptions such as 'para el estreñimiento' or terms like 'ablandador de heces' over a bare request for 'un laxante'.

Other meanings

  • catharticnoun

Related words

  • laxolaxadjective
  • laxamentelaxlyadverb

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