pastillas anticonceptivas
/pastiʝas antikonθebtibas/from spelling rules
The English phrase birth control pills is translated into Spanish as pastillas anticonceptivas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pastillas (pills) and anticonceptivas (contraceptive/birth control).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the most common variation is Las pastillas anticonceptivas. In Argentina, birth control pills are commonly referred to as las píldoras anticonceptivas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is pastilla anticonceptiva, which matches the gender and number of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastiʝas antikonθebtibas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, the phrase la píldora is used as a metonym for the entire concept of hormonal contraception, even if the patient is using an injectable or implant.
- In certain Latin American regions, the term la caja (the box) is sometimes used as shorthand to refer to a month's supply of the pills.
- Depending on the region, the pronunciation of the 'c' in anticonceptivas changes from a soft 's' sound in Latin America to a 'th' sound in most of Spain.
Examples in context
- Mi médico me recetó píldoras anticonceptivas para regular mi ciclo menstrual.My doctor prescribed me birth control pills to regulate my menstrual cycle.
- Las pastillas anticonceptivas son altamente efectivas en la prevención del embarazo.Birth control pills are highly effective in pregnancy prevention.
- Necesito comprar más anticonceptivos para el próximo mes.I need to buy more birth control pills for next month.
- Necesito comprar pastillas anticonceptivas en la farmacia.I need to buy birth control pills at the pharmacy.
- Ella toma pastillas anticonceptivas todos los días.She takes birth control pills every day.
- ¿Dónde venden pastillas anticonceptivas sin receta?Where do they sell birth control pills without a prescription?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a pharmacy trip.
- ElenaJavier, ¿puedes comprar pastillas anticonceptivas para mí?Javier, can you buy birth control pills for me?
- JavierSí, Elena, ¿quieres una marca específica?Yes, Elena, do you want a specific brand?
- ElenaLas mismas de siempre, por favor.The same ones as always, please.
- JavierEstá bien, las compraré esta tarde.Okay, I will buy them this afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
