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"Pill" in Spanish: pastilla
la pastilla
A pill is la pastilla. It is feminine. Say tome una pastilla for take one pill. Pastilla is the everyday tablet word in Latin America.
How to pronounce pastilla: audio and sound guidePharmacy advice
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How to pronounce pastilla
Say it
pahs-TEE-yah
/pas.ˈti.ʝa/
pahs-TEE-yah. Stress TEE. Soft ll like y.
"Pill" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pastilla | the pill Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una pastilla | a pill Counting dose. | Counting dose. |
| tomar una pastilla | to take a pill Instructions. | Instructions. |
| pastillas para el dolor | pain pills Pharmacy talk. | Pharmacy talk. |
How to use pastilla in real life
- 1Pharmacy advice
Tome una pastilla después de comer.
Take one pill after eating.
Dose with pastilla.
- 2Morning routine
Olvidé mi pastilla hoy.
I forgot my pill today.
Daily pastilla.
- 3Asking the pharmacist
¿Esta pastilla es para la fiebre?
Is this pill for fever?
Question with pastilla.
Mistakes English speakers make with pastilla
Incorrect: El pastilla es grande.
Correct: La pastilla es grande.
Pastilla is feminine: la pastilla.
Incorrect: I need a pill (in Spanish).
Correct: Necesito una pastilla.
Use pastilla, not English pill.
Good to know
Good to knowPharmacists say pastilla for tablets. Read the box; pastilla counts matter for each dose.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the pharmacy counter
ChatPal
¿Necesitas una pastilla para el dolor?
Do you need a pain pill?
You
Sí. Una pastilla suave, por favor.
Yes. A mild pill, please.
ChatPal
Tómela con agua.
Take it with water.
You
Entendido. Gracias.
Got it. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in Spanish
Is pastilla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la pastilla.
How do you say take a pill?
Tomar una pastilla.
How do you pronounce pastilla?
pahs-TEE-yah; ll sounds like y.
Is comprimido also used?
Yes, but pastilla is very common.
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