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    Tónica (en. Tonic)

    /ˈtonika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Medication or substance that tones the body.
    The doctor prescribed a tonic to improve his energy.
    El doctor le recetó una tónica para mejorar su energía.
    Refreshing drink that contains extracts of herbs or fruits.
    I like to have a tonic with lemon in the summer.
    Me gusta tomar una tónica con limón en verano.
    Substance that provides firmness or consistency to a tissue.
    The use of tonic is essential in the preparation of this type of cosmetics.
    El uso de la tónica es esencial en la elaboración de este tipo de cosméticos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tonica', related to 'tonus' which means tension or tone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a tonic
    To consume a refreshing drink that may contain quinine.
    tomar una tónica
    to be in tone
    To be in an optimal state of health or energy.
    estar en tónica
    tonic for health
    Measure or substance that helps improve physical well-being.
    tónica de la salud

    Related Words

    to tone
    To make something tone up or become stronger.
    tonificar
    tonicity
    The property of an object or substance to maintain a tone or firmness.
    tonicidad

    Slang Meanings

    Alcoholic drink that is mixed with tonics.
    Let's grab some beers with tonic.
    Vamos a tomar unas cervezas con tónica.
    Referring to a person who is very active or energetic.
    That girl is a tonic, she is always full of energy.
    Esa chica es una tónica, siempre está llena de energía.