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digestivo

dee-hes-TEE-boh/dixeˈstiβo/

digestive

Also: digestive-aid
A colorful storybook illustration of a happy green apple being broken down into small glowing energy particles within a soft, stylized stomach shape.

📝 In Action

Tengo algunos problemas digestivos después de la cena.

A2

I have some digestive problems after dinner.

El sistema digestivo es muy complejo.

B1

The digestive system is very complex.

Esta infusión tiene propiedades digestivas.

B2

This herbal tea has digestive properties.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estomacal (stomach-related)

Antonyms

  • indigesto (indigestible)

Common Collocations

  • aparato digestivo – digestive system
  • proceso digestivo – digestive process
  • galleta digestiva – digestive biscuit

after-dinner drink, digestif

NounmB1
A small, elegant glass filled with a golden liquid sitting on a wooden table next to a sprig of mint.

📝 In Action

¿Desean tomar un digestivo después del postre?

B1

Would you like an after-dinner drink after dessert?

El camarero nos ofreció un digestivo de la casa.

B1

The waiter offered us a house digestive drink.

Este licor de hierbas es un excelente digestivo.

B2

This herbal liqueur is an excellent digestive aid.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tomar un digestivo – to have an after-dinner drink
  • ofrecer un digestivo – to offer an after-dinner drink

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "digestivo" in Spanish:

after-dinner drink→digestif→digestive→digestive-aid→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: digestivo

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'digestive system'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
digestión(digestion) — Noun
digerir(to digest) — Verb
digerible(digestible) — Adjective
indigestión(indigestion) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'digestivus', which comes from 'digerere' meaning 'to arrange' or 'to divide'. It refers to how the body breaks down and organizes food.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: digestiveFrench: digestifItalian: digestivo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'digestivo' always alcoholic?

Not necessarily. While it often refers to a liqueur in restaurants, it can also refer to a herbal tea (manzanilla) or a medicine that aids digestion.

What is the difference between 'digestivo' and 'digerible'?

'Digestivo' refers to the system or things that *help* digestion. 'Digerible' (digestible) describes food that is *easy* to digest.

Does 'sistema digestivo' ever change to 'sistema digestiva'?

No. Despite ending in 'a', 'sistema' is a masculine word in Spanish, so it is always 'sistema digestivo'.