efectos secundarios
/efeɡtos sekundaɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'side effects' is translated into Spanish as efectos secundarios.
The phrase is used to describe secondary and typically undesirable effects that occur alongside the intended effect of a drug or medical treatment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of efectos (effects) and secundarios (secondary).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Latin America, efectos adversos is used as a synonym for reacciones adversas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is efecto secundario. In the plural form efectos secundarios, both the noun efectos and the adjective secundarios must be in the plural to match.
How do you pronounce it?
/efeɡtos sekundaɾjos/
Did you know?
- While English speakers 'have' or 'experience' side effects, Spanish speakers often use the verb dar (to give), as in me dio un efecto secundario.
- In some formal Spanish medical reports, you may see the term efectos colaterales. While this sounds like 'collateral damage' in English, it is used in Spanish to describe effects that occur indirectly or as a side consequence.
- The word secundario can also describe a type of education, as educación secundaria refers to middle and high school.
Examples in context
- No hubo efectos secundarios.There were no side effects.This sentence is useful for stating that there were no efectos secundarios.Tatoeba #11848268 by Seael, translation #5737838 by CM
- Este remedio no tiene efectos secundarios.This medicine has no side effects.This sentence is useful for stating that a medicine has no efectos secundarios.Tatoeba #1812061 by marcelostockle, translation #56623 by Eldad
- Este remedio no tiene efectos secundarios dañinos.This medicine has no harmful side-effects.Tatoeba #2399308 by marcelostockle, translation #662813 by bluepie88
- El medicamento puede tener efectos secundarios.The medication can have side effects.
- Algunos pacientes experimentan reacciones adversas al tratamiento.Some patients experience adverse reactions to the treatment.
- No me gusta tomar ese medicamento debido a los efectos colaterales.I don't like taking that medication because of the side effects.
- El tratamiento tiene algunos efectos no deseados.The treatment has some unwanted consequences.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a new medication.
- MateoMaría, ¿tienes algún efecto secundario con la medicina?María, do you have any side effects with the medicine?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, me causó algunos efectos secundarios.Yes, Mateo, it caused me some side effects.
- Mateo¿Cuáles son esos efectos secundarios?What are those side effects?
- MaríaMe siento muy cansada y tengo sueño.I feel very tired and sleepy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
