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    Píldora (en. Pill)

    /ˈpildora/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A small tablet that contains a dose of medication.
    The doctor prescribed me a pill for the pain.
    El médico me recetó una píldora para el dolor.
    A contraceptive tablet taken to prevent pregnancy.
    She took the pill to avoid getting pregnant.
    Ella tomó la píldora para no quedar embarazada.
    Any medication that is presented in the form of tablets or pills.
    There are pills for almost every disease.
    Existen píldoras para casi todas las enfermedades.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'pildora', which also refers to a small round object used for drugs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    happiness pill
    Reference to a substance or medication that is believed to improve mood.
    píldora de la felicidad
    take the pill
    Expression used to refer to the action of consuming a medication, especially contraceptives.
    tomar la píldora

    Related Words

    medicine
    Substance used to treat diseases.
    medicina
    contraceptive
    Method that prevents pregnancy.
    anticonceptivo

    Slang Meanings

    emergency pill
    It refers to the pill taken after having unprotected sex.
    Se refiere a la píldora que se toma después de haber tenido relaciones sexuales sin protección.
    night pill
    It is used to refer to medications that help with sleep.
    Se usa para referirse a medicamentos que ayudan a dormir.