aspirina
/aspiˈɾina/
The Spanish word for aspirin is aspirina.
aspirina is a noun used to refer to a tablet containing acetylsalicylic acid. When you want to refer to a single tablet, you use the singular form with the indefinite article una aspirina.
Meaning: tablet containing acetylsalicylic acid (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
aspirina is a feminine noun. It can be pluralized as aspirinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aspiˈɾina/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, aspirina is often used as a general term for any over-the-counter pain reliever, even if the medication is actually ibuprofen or paracetamol.
- The word aspirina comes from the German trademark 'Aspirin', which was derived from the term 'acetylierte Spirsäure'.
- The word aspirina is a genericized trademark. While it describes the drug in general, it originated as a brand name owned by the German company Bayer.
Examples in context
- ¿De qué se compone la aspirina?What is aspirin made of?This sentence is useful for asking about the composition of aspirina.Tatoeba #1122714 by ildefonk, translation #1126754 by CK
- ¿Cómo se sintetiza la aspirina?How do you synthesize aspirin?This sentence is useful for asking about the synthesis of aspirina.Tatoeba #11948851 by Eremon, translation #2826724 by mervert1
- Solo necesito un par de aspirinas.I just need a couple of aspirin.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for several aspirinas.Tatoeba #2828920 by marcelostockle, translation #2372802 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar aspirina?Where can I buy aspirin?
- El ácido acetilsalicílico es un medicamento muy utilizado.Acetylsalicylic acid is a widely used medication.
- Oye, ¿tienes aspirina?Hey, do you have any aspirin?
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Example conversation
Alejandro is at home feeling unwell and asks María for help.
- AlejandroMe duele mucho la cabeza.I have a very bad headache.
- María¿Quieres una aspirina?Do you want an aspirin?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, María.Yes, please, María.
- MaríaAquí tienes la medicina.Here is the medicine.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aspirina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aspirina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
