Poción (en. Potion)

/poˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A liquid substance with magical or healing properties.
The alchemist prepared a potion to cure the illness.
El alquimista preparó una poción para curar la enfermedad.
A drink offered to provoke a specific effect.
She gave her friend a potion to awaken his courage.
Ella le dio a su amigo una poción para despertar su valentía.

Etymology

From the Latin 'potio', which means 'drink'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

magic potion
A drink said to have supernatural powers.
poción mágica
healing potion
A liquid substance used to heal or alleviate diseases.
poción curativa

Related Words

elixir
A substance considered capable of healing or prolonging life.
elixir
brew
A mixture of liquids with specific, often unknown, properties.
brebaje

Slang Meanings

A drink taken to gain energy or spirit.
I need a potion to get through Monday.
Necesito una poción para soportar el lunes.
Any substance used as an instant remedy.
That coffee is my magic potion to work better.
Ese café es mi poción mágica para trabajar mejor.