antibiótico
“antibiótico” means “antibiotic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
antibiotic
Also: medication
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Tengo que tomar el antibiótico cada ocho horas.
A1I have to take the antibiotic every eight hours.
El médico me recetó un antibiótico para la infección.
A2The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.
Es importante terminar todo el ciclo de antibióticos.
B1It is important to finish the whole course of antibiotics.
antibiotic
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Esta crema tiene un efecto antibiótico.
B1This cream has an antibiotic effect.
La miel tiene propiedades antibióticas naturales.
B2Honey has natural antibiotic properties.
Estamos estudiando el poder antibiótico de esta planta.
C1We are studying the antibiotic power of this plant.
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Words that translate to "antibiótico" in Spanish:
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How do you say 'The doctor prescribed an antibiotic'?
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From the Greek words 'anti' (against) and 'bios' (life). It literally means 'against life,' referring to its ability to kill bacteria.
First recorded: Early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'antibiótico' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'ó' tells you that this is the strongest part of the word when you speak. In Spanish, words ending in 'o' usually have the stress on the second-to-last syllable, but 'antibiótico' breaks that rule, so we mark it with a 'tilde'.
Can I use 'antibiótico' for a virus or the flu?
In Spanish, just like in English, 'antibióticos' are only for bacterial infections. For a virus, you would talk about an 'antiviral'.
Is 'antibiótico' a common word?
Yes! You will hear it every time you go to the pharmacy (farmacia) or the doctor (médico) for a cough or infection.