paracetamol
/paɾaθetamol/from spelling rules
The English phrase paracetamol is paracetamol in Spanish.
paracetamol is a common medication used to treat pain and reduce fever.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, paracetamol is sometimes referred to by the brand name Tafirol.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾaθetamol/
Did you know?
- The word paracetamol is an example of a globalized scientific term that remains identical in spelling across Spanish, French and Italian.
- Spanish speakers rarely use the term acetaminofén unless they are in a formal medical setting or in countries with heavy influence from US pharmaceutical labeling.
- In Spain, you can buy paracetamol without a prescription at a farmacia, but the pharmacist will often ask if you have any allergies before selling it.
Examples in context
- Tengo un poco de paracetamol en la mochila.I have some paracetamol in my backpack.
- ¿Puedes comprar paracetamol en la farmacia?Can you buy paracetamol at the pharmacy?
- El paracetamol es bueno para el dolor de cabeza.Paracetamol is good for headaches.
Example conversation
Alejandro feels unwell at home and asks Sofía for help.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿te sientes mal?Alejandro, do you feel unwell?
- AlejandroSí, me duele mucho la cabeza.Yes, my head hurts a lot.
- SofíaVoy a buscar paracetamol para ti.I am going to look for paracetamol for you.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Sofía.Thank you very much, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
