opioide
/oˈpjoide/masculine
The English word "opioid" is opioide in Spanish.
opioide is a masculine noun used to describe a substance that has effects similar to opium.
Meaning: substance that has effects similar to opium (noun)
Which one should you use?
While opioide is the standard term, Opiáceo is a more formal way to say "opioid".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "opioids", add -s to the singular form to get opioides.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈpjoide/
Did you know?
- The word opioide shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'eye' through the Proto-Indo-European root *weyd-.
- In Spanish medical contexts, opioide is used for synthetic drugs, while opiáceo is often reserved for substances derived directly from the opium poppy.
- The Spanish suffix -oide is used in many words to denote a resemblance, such as humanoide for 'humanoid' or asteroide for 'asteroid'.
Examples in context
- El médico recetó un analgésico opioide para aliviar el dolorThe doctor prescribed an opioid analgesic to relieve the pain
- Las drogas opiáceas pueden causar adicciónOpioid drugs can cause addiction
- En la conferencia sobre gestión del dolor, se abordarán los diferentes tipos de opiáceos utilizados en medicinaDuring the pain management conference, they will discuss the different types of opioids used in medicine
- Hoy en la televisión hablaron sobre los efectos de las drogas opiáceas en la sociedadToday on TV, they talked about the effects of opioid drugs on society
- El médico recetó un opioide para el dolor.The doctor prescribed an opioid for the pain.
- Este opioide tiene efectos muy fuertes.This opioid has very strong effects.
- No es seguro usar un opioide sin supervisión.It is not safe to use an opioid without supervision.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing medical treatments in a pharmacy.
- Mateo¿Es peligroso este opioide?Is this opioid dangerous?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, debes usarlo con cuidado.Yes, Mateo, you must use it carefully.
- Mateo¿Me lo recomiendas, María?Do you recommend it to me, María?
- MaríaSolo si tu médico lo aprueba.Only if your doctor approves it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “opioid” translations and entries opioide, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries opioide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
