pastilha para a tosse
/pasˈt͡ʃi.ʎɐ pa.ɾɐ a ˈtɔ.si/word by word
In Portuguese, the English phrase "cough drop" is translated as pastilha para a tosse.
A cough drop is a tablet or lozenge used to relieve coughing. While pastilha is the word for a lozenge or a piece of hard candy or gum, it refers to a cough drop when used in the context of medicine or a cough.
Meaning: tablet to stop coughs (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pastilha para a tosse is composed of pastilha (lozenge or tablet), para (for), a (the) and tosse (cough).
Which one should you use?
The form pastilha para tosse is a common and natural way to refer to the product in a general sense by omitting the article a. Additionally, the word pastilha on its own can mean a lozenge, a piece of hard candy or gum, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pasˈtʃi.ʎɐ pa.ɾɐ a ˈtɔ.si/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pastilha can also refer to a brake pad in a car. Depending on whether you are at a pharmacy or a mechanic, the word could mean a cough drop or a piece of automotive hardware.
- In Portugal, pastilha is the common word for chewing gum, but in Brazil, people prefer the word chiclete.
- The word pastilha comes from the same linguistic lineage as the English word 'paste', as both relate to substances that are shaped or pressed into a certain form.
Examples in context
- Olá, gostaria de comprar algumas balas para tosse, por favor.Hello, I would like to buy some cough drops, please.
- Sim, preciso de comprar algumas balas para tosse.Yes, I need to buy some cough drops.
- Eu preciso comprar pastilhas para a tosse.I need to buy cough drops.
- Eu comprei uma pastilha para a tosse na farmácia.I bought a cough drop at the pharmacy.
- Você tem uma pastilha para a tosse para me dar?Do you have a cough drop to give me?
- Essa pastilha para a tosse é muito boa.This cough drop is very good.
Example conversation
Lucas is feeling unwell at home and asks Mariana for help.
- LucasMariana, eu estou com muita tosse.Mariana, I have a bad cough.
- MarianaVocê quer uma pastilha para a tosse?Do you want a cough drop?
- LucasSim, por favor, eu aceito.Yes, please, I'll take it.
- MarianaAqui está, Lucas.Here you go, Lucas.
