Spanish · Body & Health
"Medicine" in Spanish: medicamento
el medicamento
Note: also: la medicina
Medicine (a drug) is el medicamento. It is masculine. La medicina also means medicine in general.
Pharmacy
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How to pronounce medicamento
Say it
meh-dee-kah-MEN-toh
/me.ði.ka.ˈmen.to/
meh-dee-kah-MEN-toh. Stress MEN.
"Medicine" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el medicamento | the medicine / medication A specific drug. | A specific drug. |
| los medicamentos | the medicines Plural. | Plural. |
| tomar el medicamento | to take the medicine Dose instruction. | Dose instruction. |
| la medicina | medicine (field or remedy) Broader word. | Broader word. |
| sin medicamento | without medication Pharmacy talk. | Pharmacy talk. |
How to use medicamento in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Necesito este medicamento, por favor.
I need this medicine, please.
Counter request.
- 2Home
Tomo el medicamento después de comer.
I take the medicine after eating.
Dose timing.
- 3Travel bag
Llevo el medicamento en la maleta.
I pack the medicine in my suitcase.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with medicamento
Incorrect: La medicamento.
Correct: El medicamento.
Medicamento is masculine.
Incorrect: Tomo el medicine.
Correct: Tomo el medicamento.
Use medicamento, not English medicine.
Good to know
At pharmacies, el medicamento is a specific product. La medicina is a broader word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking up a prescription
ChatPal
¿Trajiste la receta del medicamento?
Did you bring the prescription for the medicine?
You
Sí. Quiero ese medicamento aquí.
Yes. I want that medicine here.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Pregunta la dosis.
Perfect. Ask about the dose.
You
Voy a preguntar ahora.
I'll ask now.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Medicine" in Spanish
Gender of medicamento?
Masculine: el medicamento.
Medicamento vs medicina?
Medicamento is a drug; medicina is broader.
Take the medicine?
Tomar el medicamento.
Pronunciation?
meh-dee-kah-MEN-toh.
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