tabletas antiácidas
/tabletas antjaθidas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "antacid tablets" is translated into Spanish as tabletas antiácidas.
This phrase refers to medication in pill form used to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of tabletas (tablets) and antiácidas (antacid).
Which one should you use?
While tabletas antiácidas is the primary term, you may also use pastillas antiácidas as a common synonym when referring to antacid pills.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular form, tableta antiácida is used, where both the noun and the adjective are feminine and singular. The term pastillas is a common synonym for tabletas when referring to pills or tablets.
How do you pronounce it?
/tabletas antjaθidas/
Did you know?
- While pastilla is a perfect synonym for a pill, it is also the common word used for a small piece of candy, making the context of the pharmacy essential to avoid confusion.
- While pastillas is the general word for 'pills', it originally refers to 'lozenges' or 'small cakes' because of the similar shape and texture.
- When asking for these at a pharmacy, a speaker might use the verb tomar ('to take') instead of comer ('to eat'), even though tablets are swallowed.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría indicarme por favor dónde está la farmacia más cercana? Necesito tabletas antiácidas.Could you please direct me to the nearest pharmacy? I need antacid tablets.
- Olvidé mis pastillas antiácidas en casa. ¿Tienes alguna de sobra?I forgot my antacid tablets at home. Do you have any to spare?
- Necesito comprar tabletas antiácidas en la farmacia.I need to buy antacid tablets at the pharmacy.
- ¿Tienes tabletas antiácidas en tu bolso?Do you have antacid tablets in your bag?
- Las tabletas antiácidas me ayudan con la acidez.The antacid tablets help me with heartburn.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a pharmacy because Alejandro feels unwell.
- Alejandro¿Venden tabletas antiácidas aquí?Do you sell antacid tablets here?
- LucíaSí, están en el pasillo de medicamentos.Yes, they are in the medicine aisle.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, me siento muy mal.Thanks, Lucía, I feel very bad.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, te ayudarán pronto.Don't worry, Alejandro, they will help you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
