Aspirina (en. Aspirin)

/as.piˈɾi.na/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Acetylsalicylic acid, used as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.

I took aspirin to relieve my headache.

Tomé aspirina para aliviar el dolor de cabeza.

Common treatment to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The doctor recommended taking aspirin to protect your heart.

El médico le recomendó tomar aspirina para proteger su corazón.

It derives from the name of the plant Spiraea, which contains salicylates, and the suffix '-in' indicating a drug.

take aspirin

To consume aspirin to treat discomfort.

tomar aspirina

aspirin and water

Common way to ingest this medication.

aspirina y agua

medication

Substance used to prevent or treat diseases.

medicamento

pain

Unpleasant sensation that can be acute or chronic.

dolor

fever

Increase in body temperature.

fiebre

magic pill

That remedy is like an aspirin; it cures everything.

Ese remedio es como una aspirina, cura todo.

headache pill

Buy some headache pills if your head hurts.

Cómprate unas pastillas de cabeza si te duele la cabeza.