medicamentos genéricos
/medikamentos xeneɾikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "generic drugs" is translated into Spanish as medicamentos genéricos.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of medicamentos (medicines/drugs) and genéricos (generic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is medicamento genérico. Because medicamentos is a masculine plural noun, the adjective genéricos must also be in the masculine plural form to agree with it.
Did you know?
- The word medicamento is preferred over droga when talking about generics, as droga often implies an illegal narcotic in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, pharmacists might simply refer to these as los de marca blanca if they are the store's own generic brand. This refers to the 'white label' products found in supermarkets.
- The root of genérico comes from the Latin genus, meaning 'kind' or 'type', which is also the root of the English word 'gender'.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar algunos medicamentos genéricos para el tratamiento de mi enfermedad.I need to buy some generic drugs for the treatment of my illness.
- Si el medicamento de marca es demasiado caro, ¿hay disponible alguna opción de fármacos genéricos?If the brand-name medication is too expensive, are any generic pharmaceutical options available?
- ¿Puedo comprar las medicinas genéricas que necesito sin necesidad de una receta médica?Can I buy the generic medicines I need without a prescription?
- ¿Dónde puedo adquirir remedios genéricos a precios más económicos?Where can I get generic remedies at more affordable prices?
- Los medicamentos genéricos son más baratos.Generic drugs are cheaper.
- Prefiero comprar medicamentos genéricos en la farmacia.I prefer to buy generic drugs at the pharmacy.
- ¿Tienen medicamentos genéricos para la gripe?Do you have generic drugs for the flu?
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their pharmacy bill at home.
- JavierMaría, ¿por qué no compraste la marca original?María, why didn't you buy the brand name?
- MaríaPorque los medicamentos genéricos cuestan la mitad.Because generic drugs cost half as much.
- JavierEs una buena idea para ahorrar dinero.It is a good idea to save money.
- MaríaSí, y funcionan igual de bien.Yes, and they work just as well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
