morfina
mor-FEE-nah
/moɾˈfina/
📝 In Action
El doctor le administró una dosis de morfina para calmar el dolor.
B2The doctor gave him a dose of morphine to soothe the pain.
La morfina es un analgésico muy potente.
B2Morphine is a very powerful painkiller.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Identification
Like many Spanish words ending in '-a', this word is feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' when talking about it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use 'el'
Mistake: “el morfina”
Correction: la morfina
⭐ Usage Tips
Recognizing Cognates
This is a 'true cognate,' meaning it looks and sounds almost exactly like the English word and has the same meaning.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: morfina
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with 'morfina'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'morfina' used in everyday conversation?
Not usually. It is a technical term used in hospitals or when talking about serious medical treatments.
How do you pronounce the 'f' in Spanish?
It sounds exactly like the English 'f' in 'fish' or 'morphine'.