Spanish word

supositorio

Pronunciation

IPA/suposiˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsuppository

Example

En la farmacia venden supositorios para bebés.

The pharmacy sells suppositories for babies.

Illustration for supositorio (suppository)

More examples

El pediatra explicó cómo poner un supositorio a un bebé.

The pediatrician explained how to insert a suppository into a baby.

Core concept

Solid, meltable medicine shaped for insertion into the rectum or vagina.

Common phrases

  • poner un supositorio

    insert a suppository

  • supositorio rectal

    rectal suppository

  • supositorio para bebés

    suppository for babies

Similar words

comprimido: Firm, compacted pill intended for swallowing that dissolves in the stomach or intestines.
cápsula: Two-part or one-piece shell holding powder or liquid that dissolves after swallowing.
jarabe: Syrupy, flavored liquid medicine made to be palatable and given by mouth.
óvulo: Small solid prepared for vaginal insertion that dissolves inside to release medication.

Definition in Spanish

Preparado medicinal sólido que se coloca en cavidades como el recto o la vagina para que al fundirse libere el medicamento.

Word origin

From Latin suppositorium, composed of sub "under" and ponere "to place", denoting something placed inside the body to deliver treatment.

Usage tips

  • Spelled with a single p in Spanish and stressed on the fourth syllable (su-po-so-RI-to), unlike English suppository.

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