antídoto
“antídoto” means “antidote” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
antidote
Also: counter-poison
📝 In Action
Los científicos están buscando un antídoto para el veneno de esta serpiente.
B1Scientists are looking for an antidote for this snake's venom.
Necesitamos el antídoto inmediatamente.
A2We need the antidote immediately.
antidote, cure
Also: remedy
📝 In Action
La risa es el mejor antídoto para el estrés.
B1Laughter is the best antidote for stress.
El estudio es un antídoto contra la ignorancia.
B2Study is an antidote against ignorance.
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Quick Quiz: antídoto
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the most common figurative 'antídoto' for boredom?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'antidoton', which literally means 'given against' (anti = against, dotos = given). It passed through Latin before becoming the Spanish word we use today.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'antídoto' for a computer virus?
While people will understand you, it is more common to use the word 'antivirus'. However, in a poetic sense, you could call a patch or fix an 'antídoto'.
Is 'antídoto' always used for something bad?
Yes, an antidote is always used to stop or fix something negative, whether it is literal poison or a bad mood.