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dosis

/DOH-sees/

dose

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

Dosis (dose): A precisely measured amount of liquid medicine.

dosis(noun)

fA1

dose

?

measured amount of medicine

,

dosage

?

prescribed amount

Also:

shot

?

injection (less common usage)

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Remember to always use feminine words before 'dosis': 'la dosis' (the dose), 'una dosis' (a dose).

Singular and Plural Look the Same!

Since 'dosis' already ends in -s, its form doesn't change when you make it plural. You only change the article: 'la dosis' (one dose), 'las dosis' (many doses).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "El dosis."

Correction: La dosis. Always treat it as a feminine word.

⭐ Usage Tips

Verbs to Use

The most common verbs used with doses are 'tomar' (to take) and 'dar' (to give).

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

Dosis (bit): Even a small bit, or 'dosis,' of something valuable can make a difference.

dosis(noun)

fB1

bit

?

small amount of something abstract

,

measure

?

portion of a quality

Also:

touch

?

small addition

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

When used figuratively, 'dosis' usually refers to a small, specific amount of a quality, like patience, cynicism, or energy.

⭐ Usage Tips

Emotional Needs

Use 'dosis' when talking about emotional or psychological needs: 'Necesito una dosis de amor' (I need a measure of love).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dosis

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

dosificar(to dose; to administer in doses) - verb
dosificación(dosing; measurement) - noun

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.