Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
paracetamol
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾaθetaˈmol/
Meaning
- masculine nounparacetamol
Example
Toma paracetamol si te duele la cabeza.
Take paracetamol if you have a headache.
More examples
Si tienes fiebre, toma paracetamol.
If you have a fever, take paracetamol.
Core concept
Small white over-the-counter tablet for relieving everyday pain and fever.
Common phrases
tomar paracetamol
take paracetamol
dosis de paracetamol
paracetamol dose
tableta de paracetamol
paracetamol tablet
Similar words
acetaminofén: Commonly used acetaminophen tablet for relieving mild pain and lowering fever.
ibuprofeno: Nonsteroidal drug that eases inflammatory pain and reduces swelling and fever.
aspirina: Aspirin-type analgesic for pain and fever that also has blood-thinning effects.
analgésico: Broad label for medicines whose purpose is to lessen pain.
Definition in Spanish
Medicamento de uso común con efecto analgésico y antipirético, empleado para dolores cotidianos y para bajar la fiebre, disponible a menudo sin receta.
Word origin
From a shortening of the chemical name para-acetylaminophenol, which denotes the same active compound that English calls acetaminophen.
Usage tips
- Commonly available without a prescription and used in casual requests like '¿Tienes paracetamol?' or 'Voy a tomar paracetamol', so people often name the drug when asking at a pharmacy or to a friend.