How to Say "Antacid" in Spanish

antiácido

/ˌantiˈaθido/masculine

The English phrase "antacid" is antiácido in Spanish.

antiácido is a masculine noun referring to an agent that reduces acidity.

Meaning: agent reducing acidity (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is composed of the prefix anti- (against) and ácido (acid).

In Latin America, you may encounter the variation pastilla para la indigestión (pill for indigestion).

The plural form is antiácidos, which is formed by adding -s to the masculine singular noun.

/ˌantiˈaθido/

The Spanish word ácido shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'edge', which originally meant a sharp or biting point.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, indigestion is often treated with manzanilla (chamomile tea) before reaching for an antiácido.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of asking for an antiácido, a person might describe their sensation by saying they have acidez, which literally means 'acidity' but is used to mean 'heartburn'.

Disculpe, ¿tiene algún antiácido? Estoy experimentando acidez estomacal.
Excuse me, do you have any antacids? I'm experiencing stomach acidity.
Necesito una pastilla para los ardores. ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar una?
I need a pill for heartburn. Do you know where I can find one?
Necesito un antiácido después de la cena.
I need an antacid after dinner.
El farmacéutico me recomendó este antiácido.
The pharmacist recommended this antacid to me.
¿Tienes algún antiácido en tu mochila?
Do you have any antacid in your backpack?

Lucía and Javier are at home after a spicy dinner.

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