multivitamínico
/multibitaminiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "multivitamin" is translated into Spanish as multivitamínico.
The term refers to a dietary supplement containing a combination of several different vitamins and minerals.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you might hear the terms complejo vitamínico and suplemento vitamínico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding -s to the end of the word, resulting in multivitamínicos. The word can also take the feminine ending -a if it is modifying a feminine noun, such as una vitamina multivitamínica.
How do you pronounce it?
/multibitaminiko/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase tomar vitaminas is used more broadly to mean 'recovering one's strength' after an illness, rather than just taking a supplement.
- The term complejo vitamínico specifically refers to a B-complex, but in many Latin American countries, it is used generically to describe any high-potency multivitamin.
- While multivitamínico is the technical term, Spanish speakers often refer to these supplements simply as vitaminas, even when the product contains dozens of different minerals.
Examples in context
- Juan necesita tomar un suplemento multivitamínico para mantenerse saludable.Juan needs to take a multivitamin supplement to stay healthy.
- Tengo que comprar un multivitamínico.I have to buy a multivitamin.
- Este multivitamínico tiene mucho hierro.This multivitamin has a lot of iron.
- ¿Recomiendas algún multivitamínico bueno?Do you recommend a good multivitamin?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking in a pharmacy.
- DanielElena, ¿sabes de un buen multivitamínico?Elena, do you know of a good multivitamin?
- ElenaSí, este multivitamínico es muy popular.Yes, this multivitamin is very popular.
- DanielGracias, me ayudará con la energía.Thanks, it will help me with energy.
- ElenaDe nada, Daniel. Espero que te sirva.You're welcome, Daniel. I hope it helps you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
