medicación
“medicación” means “medication” in Spanish (drug or medicine).
medication, medicine
Also: treatment
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La doctora me recetó una medicación muy fuerte.
A2The doctor prescribed me very strong medication.
¿Estás tomando alguna medicación en este momento?
A1Are you taking any medicine right now?
Es importante seguir la medicación exactamente como te indican.
B1It is important to follow the medication exactly as they instruct you.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *medicatio*, meaning 'a healing' or 'a remedy'. It shares roots with the word for 'doctor' (*médico*), which points back to the ancient idea of healing and care.
First recorded: Medieval period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'medicación' and 'medicina'?
'Medicación' is usually the specific drug or pills you are prescribed to take (the substance). 'Medicina' most often refers to the entire field of medicine or the science of healing. While sometimes people use 'medicina' colloquially for the drug itself, stick to 'medicación' when talking about a prescription to be clear.