dosis
/ˈdosis/
The English word "dosage" (medication) is translated into Spanish as dosis.
Meaning: medication (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term posología is widely used to refer to dosage.
How does it change in a sentence?
dosis is a feminine noun. It remains the same in both singular and plural forms. To indicate a plural, you change the article to las (e.g., las dosis) rather than changing the spelling of the word itself.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdosis/
Did you know?
- The word dosis is a linguistic relative of the Spanish word dote, which means 'dowry'. Both words stem from the same ancient concept of a 'giving' or a portion provided.
- In Spanish, the word dosis is used in colloquial contexts to describe a 'dose' of an emotion or abstract concept, such as una dosis de realidad for 'a dose of reality'.
- In certain Latin American medical environments, the word dosificación is favored over dosis. This term specifically emphasizes the mathematical process of calculating and adjusting the correct amount of a substance.
Examples in context
- Si el medicamento no surte efecto, quizá deberíamos aumentar la dosis.If the medicine isn't working, maybe we should up the dosage.This sentence shows how to suggest increasing the dosis if a medicine is ineffective.Tatoeba #834637 by Shishir, translation #821417 by darinmex
- Ella necesita conocer la dosificación recomendada para este medicamento.She needs to know the recommended dosage for this medication.
- El doctor me explicó la posología del nuevo tratamiento.The doctor explained the dosage of the new treatment to me.
- El prospecto indica la dosis recomendada para adultos.The package insert indicates the recommended dosage for adults.
- Recuerda tomar dos pastillas al día.Remember to take two pills per day.
- La cantidad diaria recomendada para este jarabe es de 10 ml.The recommended daily dosage for this syrup is 10 ml.
- La dosis es demasiado pequeña.The dose is too small.
- Debes tomar una dosis cada ocho horas.You must take a dose every eight hours.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about his medical prescription in the kitchen.
- Sofía¿Te explicaron la dosis?Did they explain the dose to you?
- MateoSí, es solo una dosis por la noche.Yes, it is only one dose at night.
- SofíaTen cuidado con la dosis de este jarabe.Be careful with the dose of this syrup.
- MateoNo te preocupes, lo tengo anotado.Don't worry, I have it noted down.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dosis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dosis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
