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    Pastilla (en. Tablet)

    /pas'tiʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A solid pharmaceutical form that contains medications.
    The doctor prescribed me a pill for my headache.
    El médico me recetó una pastilla para el dolor de cabeza.
    A piece or fragment of a material that has a defined shape.
    That chocolate pill is delicious.
    Esa pastilla de chocolate es deliciosa.
    A small portion of a food or product.
    I bought bean pills for dinner.
    Compré pastillas de frijol para la cena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pasticula', diminutive of 'pasta'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    daily pill
    Oral contraceptive method taken daily.
    pastilla del día
    take a pill
    To consume a medication in the form of a pill.
    tomar una pastilla
    sleeping pill
    Medication intended to aid in sleep.
    pastilla para dormir

    Related Words

    tablet
    A form of presentation of a medication that is taken orally.
    tableta
    tablet
    A solid pharmaceutical form obtained by compression.
    comprimido
    drug
    A substance used to treat or prevent diseases.
    fármaco

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a pill of recreational drugs.
    At the party, many were taking pills.
    En la fiesta, muchos estaban tomando pastillas.
    Use of 'pastilla' to refer to something easy or simple.
    That exam was a piece of cake; I got a good grade.
    Ese examen fue una pastilla, saqué buena nota.