diurético
/djuˈɾetiko/
The English word "diuretic" is diurético in Spanish.
The term is used to refer to a drug.
Meaning: drug (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is diuréticos. When used as an adjective, the word must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to diurética if the noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/djuˈɾetiko/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may colloquially refer to the effect of a diurético as sacar agua, which literally means 'taking out water'.
- While diurético is the medical term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase diurético natural to describe common foods like pineapple or celery that encourage water loss.
- The word diurético is derived from the Ancient Greek word diourētikós, which combines terms for 'through' and 'urine'.
Examples in context
- Mi médico me recetó un diurético para tratar mi presión arterial alta.My doctor prescribed me a diuretic to treat my high blood pressure.
- Este diurético es muy efectivo.This diuretic is very effective.
- El médico me recetó un diurético.The doctor prescribed a diuretic for me.
- ¿Tiene algún efecto secundario este diurético?Does this diuretic have any side effects?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a pharmacy.
- AlejandroHola, busco un diurético para la hinchazón.Hello, I am looking for a diuretic for swelling.
- LucíaTengo este diurético que es muy bueno.I have this diuretic which is very good.
- AlejandroGracias, ¿es este el mejor diurético?Thanks, is this the best diuretic?
- LucíaSí, es el más recomendado para usted.Yes, it is the one most recommended for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry diurético, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diurético, CC BY-SA 4.0.
