Portuguese · Body & Health
"Pill" in Portuguese: comprimido
o comprimido
Pill in Portuguese is o comprimido. Say tomar o comprimido for taking medicine. Pílula also exists, but pharmacies default to comprimido.
Pharmacy
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How to pronounce comprimido
Say it
kom-pree-MEE-doo
/kõ.pɾi.ˈmi.du/
kom-pree-MEE-doo
"Pill" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o comprimido | the pill / tablet Pharmacy default. | Pharmacy default. |
| tomar o comprimido | to take the pill Dosing. | Dosing. |
| comprimido de dor de cabeça | headache pill Symptom. | Symptom. |
| pílula | pill Also used; often birth control in casual talk. | Also used; often birth control in casual talk. |
How to use comprimido in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Preciso de um comprimido pra dor de cabeça.
I need a pill for a headache.
Request.
- 2Reminder
Já tomou o comprimido depois do almoço?
Did you already take the pill after lunch?
Care.
- 3Packaging
Sobrou só um comprimido na cartela.
There’s only one pill left in the blister pack.
Count.
Mistakes English speakers make with comprimido
Incorrect: Tomei um pill.
Correct: Tomei um comprimido.
Use comprimido, not English pill.
Incorrect: A comprimido é forte.
Correct: O comprimido é forte.
Comprimido is masculine: o comprimido.
Good to know
Drugstore staff ask comprimido ou xarope? first. Pílula often hints at birth control in everyday chat. Never share prescription comprimidos casually—Brazilians still say isso é controlado for regulated meds.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the pharmacy counter
ChatPal
Você precisa de comprimido ou xarope?
Do you need a pill or syrup?
You
Comprimido. Quero algo leve.
A pill. I want something mild.
ChatPal
Esse comprimido é de seis em seis horas.
This pill is every six hours.
You
Perfeito. Levo a cartela menor.
Perfect. I’ll take the smaller pack.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in Portuguese
Main word?
Comprimido.
Take a pill?
Tomar o comprimido.
Pílula?
Also pill; often means birth control in casual talk.
Gender?
Masculine: o comprimido.
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