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    Botiquín (en. Kit)

    /bo.tiˈkin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Box or shelf where medicines and first aid materials are kept.
    It is important to have a first aid kit at home for emergencies.
    Es importante tener un botiquín en casa para emergencias.
    A set of utensils and medicines for the treatment of minor illnesses or injuries.
    The office first aid kit must always be complete.
    El botiquín de la oficina debe estar siempre completo.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'botica', which refers to the shop where medicines are sold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    check the first aid kit
    Check the contents of the first aid kit and restock if necessary.
    revisar el botiquín
    first aid kit
    A set of items and medicines necessary to attend to emergencies.
    botiquín de primeros auxilios

    Related Words

    medicine
    Substance used to treat illnesses.
    medicamento
    first aid
    Initial care provided to a person who has suffered an illness or injury.
    primeros auxilios

    Slang Meanings

    Travel first aid kit
    It is a small first aid kit that I take when I go on vacation.
    Es un botiquín pequeño que llevo cuando salgo de vacaciones.
    School first aid kit
    At school, there should be a first aid kit to attend to minor accidents.
    En la escuela, se debe tener un botiquín para atender accidentes menores.