Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
penicilina
Pronunciation
IPA/peniθiˈlina/
Meaning
- feminine nounpenicillin
Example
No puedo tomar penicilina porque soy alérgico.
I can't take penicillin because I'm allergic.
More examples
El médico me recetó penicilina para la infección.
The doctor prescribed penicillin for the infection.
Core concept
Schematic bacteria being attacked by antibiotic molecules labeled penicilina.
Common phrases
alergia a penicilina
penicillin allergy
tomar penicilina
take penicillin
receta de penicilina
prescription for penicillin
Similar words
antibiótico: Drug that kills bacteria or stops their growth to treat bacterial infections.
amoxicilina: Oral beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat ear, throat, and other common bacterial infections.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia antibiótica producida por el hongo Penicillium y usada para tratar infecciones bacterianas.
Word origin
Formed from the genus name Penicillium (from Latin penicillus 'little brush') plus the suffix -ina to name the antibiotic substance.
Usage tips
- The letter c before i in penicilina sounds like s in Latin America and like th in parts of Spain, so the word has an s- or th-like sound before the i.