Xanax
/ɡsanaɡs/from spelling rules
Xanax is the Spanish word for the English phrase Xanax.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡsanaɡs/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear someone say they need to tomar algo para los nervios rather than naming a specific drug like Xanax. This avoids the social stigma often associated with mentioning psychiatric medication directly.
- The term receta is used both for a medical prescription for Xanax and for a cooking recipe. If a pharmacist asks for your receta, they are asking for your legal authorization to purchase the drug.
- While Xanax is a brand name, Spanish speakers may refer to the drug's effect as bajar los nervios (lowering the nerves), a common idiomatic expression for calming down.
Examples in context
- ¿Consumes benzodiacepinas como Klonopin, Ativan y Xanax, que no te hayan prescrito?Do you use benzodiazepines like Klonopin, Ativan, and Xanax, that are not prescribed to you?This sentence is useful for asking if someone consumes benzodiazepines like Xanax that were not prescribed to them.Tatoeba #10111133 by manufrutos, translation #9849545 by NurseMeeks
- El médico me recetó alprazolam para tratar mi ansiedad.The doctor prescribed me alprazolam to treat my anxiety.
- El doctor me recetó Xanax para dormir.The doctor prescribed Xanax for me to sleep.
- ¿Necesitas que compre Xanax en la farmacia?Do you need me to buy Xanax at the pharmacy?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their health.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿estás tomando Xanax actualmente?Sofía, are you taking Xanax currently?
- SofíaNo, ya no necesito ese medicamento.No, I don't need that medication anymore.
- AlejandroEntiendo, el Xanax es muy fuerte.I understand, Xanax is very strong.
- SofíaSí, por eso dejé de usarlo.Yes, that's why I stopped using it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
