descongestionante
/deskonxestjonante/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for decongestant is descongestionante.
The term refers to a drug used to relieve congestion.
Meaning: drug that relieves congestion (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the prefix des- (meaning un- or de-), the root congest- (congest-) and the suffix -ante, which forms an agent noun similar to the English suffix -ant.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural descongestionantes, add -s to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/deskonxestjonante/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking countries, you may see descongestionantes listed as antigripales, a broad term for 'flu-fighters' that often includes painkillers and decongestants in one pill.
- In some Latin American pharmacies, pharmacists may suggest a vick (capitalized) as a generic term for any decongestant rub, regardless of the actual brand name.
- The word congestión is used more broadly in Spanish than in English, often referring to traffic jams congestión de tráfico as well as nasal blockage.
Examples in context
- Hola, necesito comprar un descongestionante nasal. ¿Cuál me recomendaría?Hi, I need to buy a decongestant. Which one would you recommend?
- Oye, ¿tienes algún medicamento para descongestionar la nariz? Estoy resfriado.Hey, do you have any medication to decongest the nose? I have a cold.
- Necesito un descongestionante para la nariz.I need a decongestant for my nose.
- Necesito comprar un descongestionante en la farmacia.I need to buy a decongestant at the pharmacy.
- Este descongestionante me ayuda a respirar mejor.This decongestant helps me breathe better.
- ¿Tienes algún descongestionante para la nariz?Do you have any decongestant for the nose?
Example conversation
Sofía is feeling sick and Alejandro is helping her at home.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿te sientes mejor con la medicina?Sofía, do you feel better with the medicine?
- SofíaNo, todavía necesito un descongestionante.No, I still need a decongestant.
- AlejandroVoy a la tienda a buscar uno para ti.I am going to the store to look for one for you.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, te lo agradezco mucho.Thanks, Alejandro, I really appreciate it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
