Medicinas (en. Medicines)

/me.diˈθi.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Chemical substances used to treat diseases.

Medicines can come in the form of pills or syrups.

Las medicinas pueden venir en forma de pastillas o jarabes.

Medical treatments that aid in recovering health.

It is important to follow the dosage of prescribed medicines.

Es importante seguir la dosis de las medicinas recetadas.

Drugs used to relieve pain.

I took medicines for the headache.

Tomé medicinas para el dolor de cabeza.

It derives from the Latin 'medicina', which means 'cure' or 'remedy'.

alternative medicine

Unconventional methods of medical treatment.

medicina alternativa

traditional medicine

Medical practices that have been passed down through generations.

medicina tradicional

prescribe medicines

Instruction from a doctor to take a specific medication.

recetar medicinas

drug

Substance used for the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of diseases.

fármaco

therapy

Treatment of a disease through medical procedures.

terapia

health

Complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being.

salud

Pills

I have to take my allergy pills.

Tengo que tomar mis píldoras para la alergia.

Tablets

Fever tablets are very effective.

Las pastillas de fiebre son muy eficaces.