Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| anticoncepción | /antikonθebθjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /antikonsebsjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| contraconcepción | /kontɾakonθebθjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kontɾakonsebsjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| contracepción | /kontɾaθebθjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kontɾasebsjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| anticoncepcionismo | /antikonθebθjonismo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /antikonsebsjonismo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
In Spanish, anticoncepción refers to the use of a device or procedure. While anticoncepción refers to the concept or practice, anticonceptivos is the more common way to refer to the actual methods or devices used (e.g., birth control pills or condoms). Additionally, the phrase método anticonceptivo is a very common way to specify a particular type of contraception.
What does it mean word for word?
The word anticoncepción is composed of the prefix anti- (against) and concepción (conception).
Which one should you use?
The pack provides several forms for this concept. Contraconcepción and contracepción are other forms of the word, while anticoncepcionismo is also a feminine noun related to the topic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term prevención de embarazos is often used. In Argentina, forros is a slang term used to refer to condoms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun anticoncepción is feminine, so it must be used with feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/antikonθebθjon/
Did you know?
- While anticoncepción is the formal term, people often use the verb cuidarse, meaning 'to take care of oneself', as a discreet way to say they are using contraception.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term pastillas is used as a shorthand for 'the pill', which can refer to any tablet medication but is most commonly understood as the contraceptive pill in a reproductive health context.
- While anticoncepción is the formal term, medical professionals frequently use the euphemism planificación familiar, meaning 'family planning'.
Examples in context
- La anticoncepción es más barata que el embarazo.Contraception is cheaper than pregnancy.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of anticoncepción.Tatoeba #5068200 by cueyayotl, translation #3633214 by Hybrid
- Siempre es importante usar protección durante las relaciones sexualesIt's always important to use protection during sexual intercourse
- La anticoncepción es fundamental para la salud.Contraception is fundamental for health.
- Necesitamos hablar sobre la anticoncepción moderna.We need to talk about modern contraception.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing healthcare options.
- MateoElena, ¿sabes dónde conseguir anticoncepción?Elena, do you know where to get contraception?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, puedes ir a la clínica.Yes, Mateo, you can go to the clinic.
- MateoGracias, necesito información sobre la anticoncepción.Thanks, I need information about contraception.
- ElenaEllos te ayudarán a elegir un método.They will help you choose a method.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “contraception” translations and entries anticoncepción, contracepción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
