medicina
“medicina” means “medicine” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
medicine, medication
Also: pill, remedy
📝 In Action
Necesitas tomar esta medicina dos veces al día.
A1You need to take this medicine twice a day.
¿Dónde puedo comprar la medicina para el dolor de cabeza?
A1Where can I buy the medicine for the headache?
Esta medicina tiene un sabor muy amargo.
A2This medication has a very bitter taste.
medicine
Also: medical studies
📝 In Action
Estudiar medicina es una carrera muy exigente.
A2Studying medicine is a very demanding career.
La medicina ha avanzado mucho en los últimos diez años.
B1Medical science has advanced greatly in the last ten years.
Él dejó la ingeniería para entrar en la facultad de medicina.
B1He quit engineering to enroll in the school of medicine.
remedy
Also: solution, cure
📝 In Action
Dicen que el tiempo es la mejor medicina para un corazón roto.
B1They say that time is the best medicine for a broken heart.
Para él, viajar es su medicina contra el estrés.
B2For him, traveling is his remedy against stress.
La abuela preparó una medicina casera con miel y limón para el resfriado.
B1Grandma prepared a homemade remedy with honey and lemon for the cold.
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Words that translate to "medicina" in Spanish:
cure→medical studies→medication→medicine→pill→remedy→solution→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: medicina
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'medicina' to refer to the **profession or field of study**?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'medicina', meaning 'the art of healing' or 'remedy'. It shares its root with words like 'medical' and 'médico'.
First recorded: 13th century (in early Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'medicina' and 'medicamento'?
'Medicina' is a bit broader. It can mean 'the drug' (like 'medicamento'), 'the field of study,' or 'the concept of healing.' 'Medicamento' specifically means the pharmaceutical product or drug that you take (like 'medication'). They are often interchangeable when talking about pills or liquid drugs.
Is 'medicina' used the same way as the English word 'medicine' when referring to a doctor?
No. In Spanish, you must use 'médico' (or 'doctor') for the person who practices medicine. You cannot say 'Voy a ver la medicina' (I'm going to see the medicine); you must say 'Voy a ver al médico/doctor.'