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May 14, 2021 by Mar Z. Luna Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

Vocabulary Guide to Types of Medicine in Spanish

Knowing the names of medicines in Spanish is essential for travelers in Latin America and Spain. 

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to maintaining optimal health. The best way to determine which medicine in Spanish you need is to be prepared and know what cures what. 

It’s important to note that this is not a medical guide, but rather a vocabulary guide to many types of medicine in Spanish. Be prepared for your next trip to Spanish-speaking lands or to speak with a native Spanish speaker wherever you happen to be. In Latin American culture, it’s also common to use natural herbal remedies.

This guide to different types of medicine in Spanish has your back! Use it to know what you need and how to ask for it. 

If you want to practice How to Discuss Your Health in Spanish, this post will help you out. Knowing how to say what’s wrong in Spanish is essential when it comes to asking for the right medicine at the right time.

Medicine in Spanish Vocabulary

It’s time to learn how to discuss medicine in Spanish. Read on for the common medicines in Spanish, as well as ways to administer medicine. 

I’ve also included several natural remedies because many people in the Spanish-speaking world love to try out natural remedies first and then move to pharmaceutical remedies if necessary. Let’s get to it!

Common Medicines in Spanish 

El medicamento – Medicine

El tratamiento – Treatment

La receta – Prescription

Medicina sin receta – Over-the-counter medicine

El antibiótico – Antibiotic

El antidepresivo – Antidepressant

El ansiolítico – Anti-anxiety pill

El somnífero – Sleeping pills

El jarabe de tos – Cough syrup

El antialérgico – Anti-allergy medicine

El analgésico – Painkiller

El antigripal – Cold relief medicine

El laxante – Laxative

El antihistamínico – Antihistamine 

La insulina – Insulin

La penicilina – Penicillin

El ibuprofeno – Ibuprofen

El antiácido – Antacid

El acetaminofén – Acetaminophen

La aspirina – Aspirin

Las gotas para los ojos – Eye drops 

medicine in spanish

Ways to Administer Medicine

El jarabe – Syrup

El linimento – Liniment

El diurético – Diuretic

El unguento – Ointment

Las gotas – Drops

La pomada – Balm

La crema – Cream

La loción – Lotion 

La pastilla – Pill

La cápsula – Capsule

La inyección – Injection

El supositorio – Suppository

El suero – Serum

Natural Remedies

Las vitaminas – Vitamins

Los minerales – Minerals

Las hierbas – Herbs 

Los aceites esenciales – Essential oils

El té de menta – Mint tea

El té de manzanilla – Chamomile tea 

El té de orégano – Oregano tea 

El té de limoncillo – Lemongrass tea

El aceite y el jugo de naranja – Oil with orange juice 

Remedio Flores de Bach – Bach Flower remedies  

La ruda – Rue 

El albahaca – Basil

La manzanilla – Chamomile

El agua con lima – Water with lemon/lime

Las sales de Epsom – Epsom salts 

El bicarbonato – Baking soda

El vinagre – Vinegar

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Traditional alternative medicine includes different forms of therapy such as acupuncture, homeopathy and Chinese medicine. It’s becoming more and more common for people to use these effective forms of medicine because many of the times these healthy practices avoid you getting sick. Here are some of the most popular ones:

La acupuntura – Acupuncture 

La Ayurveda – Ayurveda

Homeopatía – Homeopathy

Naturopatía – Naturopathy 

Body and Mind

El quiropráctico – Chiropractic

El masaje – Massage

El tai chi – Tai Chi

El yoga – Yoga

Una dieta sana – A healthy diet

La meditación – Meditation

La hipnosis – Hypnosis

El biorretroalimentación – Biofeedback

How to Translate Medicine Names into Spanish

As a bilingual blogger, Spanishdict and Wordreference are two of my favorite translators to use. You can quickly translate almost any kind of medication you might be looking for. Make sure to cross-reference at least two websites so that you’ll get the medicine in Spanish that you need.

If you’re traveling, the local pharmacists are friendly and helpful and can find a way to get you the appropriate medicine in Spanish for your condition. You’ll find that many remedies are similar in Spanish and English.

How to Ask for Medicine in Spanish

Here is a sample conversation related to asking for the medicine in Spanish that you need:

¿Cuál es el problema?
– Me duele el estómago.
¿Eres alérgico a algún medicamento? 
– Sí, a la penicilina.

What’s the matter? 
– I have a stomach ache.
Are you allergic to any medication?
– Yes, penicillin. 

¿Dónde te duele? 
– Aquí.

Where does it hurt?
– Here.

¿ Me puede recetar algo? 
– Claro.
Could you prescribe something for me?
– Of course.

Tome este antibiótico cada ocho horas por una semana. 
– Perfecto, gracias.

Take these antibiotics every eight hours for a week.
– Perfect, thank you.

More Useful Phrases

Now that you’ve got the vocabulary down, let’s go over some common phrases you might hear or need to say when discussing medicine in Spanish or in an emergency situation when you need to ask for medicine in Spanish. 

Estoy enfermo/a.  
I am sick.

Necesito medicina.
I need medicine.

No me siento bien. 
I don’t feel well.

Algo está mal. 
Something’s wrong.

Tuve un accidente. 
I had an accident.

¿Dónde está la farmacia? 
Where is the pharmacy?

Necesito ver un médico.
I need to see a doctor.

Me duele ______. 
My ______ hurts.

Me golpeé…  
I hit my… 

Tengo fiebre. 
I have a fever.

Tome cuarenta y ocho horas de reposo.
Take 48 hours of rest.

Tome mucho líquido.
Drink lots of liquids.

Tome el antibiótico cada ocho horas por siete días.
Take the antibiotics every eight hours for seven days.

Immerse Yourself

Knowing how to ask for medicine is Spanish is both interesting and necessary. There continue to be more and more Spanish speaking people around the world and with it the wanderlust to travel more. The number of Spanish speakers in the U.S. continues to increase. These are just a couple of the many reasons to learn Spanish today. 

There’s no better way to learn a second language more effectively than by immersing yourself. Sign up for a free class and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Spanish. It’s rich with beautiful literature, food, and sounds that you’ll love. Start to speak Spanish today and expand your horizon! 

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Mar Z. Luna
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Mar Z. Luna is a published writer and communicator who loves to explore and educate. She majored in Communications and strives to help others improve their lives. She recently published a book, Inside, and has contributed to different publications such as Que Pasa Magazine. Communicating comes naturally to her and she hopes to simplify what seems complex by using reliable sources and her teaching experience. You can find her at www.learngrowtravel.com
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