medicamento

meh-dee-kah-MEN-toh/meðikaˈmento/

“medicamento” means “medication” in Spanish (a substance used for medical treatment).

medication, medicine

Also: drug

NounmA2

A small orange bottle of medicine sitting next to a spoon and a few colorful capsules on a clean surface.

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Tengo que tomar mi medicamento cada ocho horas.

I have to take my medication every eight hours.

El médico me recetó un medicamento para el dolor.

The doctor prescribed me a medicine for the pain.

¿Este medicamento tiene efectos secundarios?

Does this medication have side effects?

Word Connections

Synonyms

medicina (medicine)
fármaco (pharmaceutical drug)
remedio (remedy/cure)

Antonyms

veneno (poison)
tóxico (toxic substance)

Common Collocations

tomar un medicamento – to take a medication
recetar un medicamento – to prescribe a medication
medicamento genérico – generic medication

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "medicamento" in Spanish:

drug→medication→medicine→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: medicamento

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How would you say 'I need to buy the medication' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼

médico(doctor) — Noun

medicina(medicine) — Noun

medicar(to medicate) — Verb

medicinal(medicinal) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

momento viento pensamiento

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'medicamentum', which comes from 'mederi', meaning 'to heal' or 'to give medical care'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: medicamentFrench: médicamentItalian: medicamento

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'droga' instead of 'medicamento'?

It is better not to. In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'droga' implies illegal drugs or narcotics. 'Medicamento' is the safe, professional word for healthcare.

Is 'remedio' the same as 'medicamento'?

'Remedio' is more informal and can include home remedies like tea or soup, whereas 'medicamento' refers to pharmaceutical products.