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dosis

DOH-sees/ˈdo.sis/

“dosis” means “dose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dose, dosage

Also: shot
NounfA1
A small, transparent measuring cup containing a precise amount of bright red liquid medicine, illustrating a dose.

📝 In Action

El doctor me dijo que tomara una dosis cada ocho horas.

A1

The doctor told me to take one dose every eight hours.

La dosis de este medicamento es muy alta para un niño.

A2

The dosage of this medicine is too high for a child.

Necesitamos las dosis exactas para la vacuna.

A2

We need the exact doses for the vaccine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • dosis letal – lethal dose
  • dosis diaria – daily dose

bit, measure

Also: touch
NounfB1
A gentle open human hand holding one single, tiny, glowing golden speck on the palm, symbolizing a small amount or a bit.

📝 In Action

Su presentación tenía una dosis de humor muy necesaria.

B1

His presentation had a much-needed bit of humor.

A veces solo necesitamos una dosis de motivación para empezar.

B2

Sometimes we just need a measure of motivation to start.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pizca (pinch)
  • toque (touch)

Common Collocations

  • dosis de optimismo – measure of optimism
  • dosis de realidad – dose of reality

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dosis" in Spanish:

bit→dosage→dose→measure→shot→touch→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dosis

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'dosis'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dosificar(to dose; to administer in doses) — Verb
dosificación(dosing; measurement) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
crisistesis
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Ancient Greek word *dósis*, which literally meant 'a giving' or 'a gift.' It entered Latin and then Spanish, keeping the idea of a 'given' or measured amount, especially for medicine.

First recorded: Medieval Latin

Cognates (Related words)

English: doseFrench: dose

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'dosis' is singular or plural?

You can tell by the word that comes before it! If you see 'la' or 'una', it's singular (one dose). If you see 'las' or a number greater than one (like 'tres'), it's plural (many doses). The word 'dosis' itself looks the same either way.

Is 'dosis' masculine or feminine?

'Dosis' is always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.