Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Medicina: medicine
medicina
Pronunciation: meh-dee-SEE-nah (stress the capital letters)
Medicina means “medicine” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: medicine
- How to say it: meh-dee-SEE-nah
- Gender: la medicina
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “medicina” means and how to use it
Medicina means “medicine,” both the science of medicine and a medicine you take. For a pill or drug, “medicamento” and “medicina” are both used.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la medicina (feminine)
- Plural: las medicinas
Examples with audio
- Estudio medicina en la universidad.I study medicine at the university.
- Tomo la medicina dos veces al día.I take the medicine twice a day.
- La medicina moderna ayuda mucho.Modern medicine helps a lot.
Usage tip
Use “tomar la medicina” for taking medicine. A drugstore is a “farmacia,” and a prescription is “receta.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “medicine” in Spanish?
“medicine” in Spanish is “medicina.” It is pronounced meh-dee-SEE-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “medicina”?
Say meh-dee-SEE-nah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “medicina” masculine or feminine?
Medicina is feminine: “la medicina.” The plural is “medicinas.”
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