jarabe para la tos
/xaɾabe paɾa la tos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, cough medicine is said as jarabe para la tos.
This term refers to medication used to treat people with coughing and related conditions. The term antitusivo is used specifically in a medical field to describe a medication that suppresses or relieves coughing.
Meaning: medication or medicine used to treat those people with coughing and related conditions (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jarabe para la tos literally translates to 'syrup for the cough'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun jarabe to jarabes, resulting in jarabes para la tos.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaɾabe paɾa la tos/
Did you know?
- The word tos comes from the Latin tussis, which is an onomatopoeic word meant to mimic the actual sound of coughing.
- The word jarabe has its roots in the Arabic word šarāb, which means a drink or a syrup. This reflects the historical influence of Arabic-speaking populations in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
- Because jarabe can refer to any sweet, thick liquid, if you only ask for jarabe in a restaurant, you might be served a dessert syrup instead of medicine.
Examples in context
- Deberías comprar un poco de jarabe para la tos y aspirinas.You should buy some cough medicine and aspirin.This sentence is useful for seeing how to suggest buying jarabe para la tos alongside other supplies.Tatoeba #819692 by BraveSentry, translation #21839 by CK
- ¿Podría darme jarabe para la tos, por favor?Could you give me cough medicine, please?
- ¿Tiene jarabe para la tos sin receta?Do you have over-the-counter cough syrup?
- Hola, ¿tiene jarabe para la tos?Hello, do you have cough medicine?
- Buenos días, ¿podría darme medicamento para la tos?Good morning, could you give me cough medicine?
- Disculpe, necesito jarabe para la tos sin recetaExcuse me, I need over-the-counter cough syrup
- ¿Tienes un jarabe para la tos en casa?Do you have any cough medicine at home?
Example conversation
Sofía is feeling sick at home and Mateo is offering to help.
- MateoSofía, ¿te sientes mal?Sofía, do you feel unwell?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, tengo mucha tos.Yes, Mateo, I have a bad cough.
- Mateo¿Quieres que te compre un jarabe para la tos?Do you want me to buy you some cough medicine?
- SofíaPor favor, sería de gran ayuda.Please, that would be a great help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jarabe, la, para, tos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
