The following chart provides vocabulary that you can use to discuss over-the-counter medication and pharmacy products that patients may need.
English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
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thermometer | el termómetro | ale tare-moe-me-troh |
cough syrup | el jarabe para la tos | ale ha-rah-bay pa-rah la tohs |
cough drops | las pastillas para la tos | lahs pa-stee-yahs pa-rahlatohs |
nose drops | unas gotas para la nariz | oo-nahs go-tahs pa-rah la nah-reece |
ibuprofen | el ibuprofeno | ale ee-boo-pro-fay-no |
tylenol® | el tylenol ® | ale tee-lay-nole |
acetaminophen | el acetaminofén | ale ah-see-tah-me-no-fane |
aspirin | la aspirina | la ah-spee-ree-nah |
cotton | el algodón | ale all-go-doan |
bandage | un vendaje | oon bane-dah-hay |
Band-Aid ® | una curita | oo-nah koo-ree-tah |
tape | esparadrapo | ace-pa-rah-drah-poe |
antihistamine | el antihistamínico | ale ahn-tee-ees-tah-me-nee-koh |
pseudophedrine | la seudofedrina | la say-oo-doe-fay-dree-nah |
decongestant | el descongestionante | ale dace-cone-hay-stee-oh-nahn-tay |
appetite suppressant | el supresor del apetito | ale sue-pray-sore dale ah-pay-tee-toe |
sleeping pill | una medicina somnífera | oo-nah may-dee-see-nah soam-nee-fay-rah |
vitamins | las vitaminas | lahs bee-tah-me-nahs |
antacid | el antiácido | ale ahn-tee-ah-see-doe |
oil | el aceite | ale ah-say-tay |
ointment | el ungüento | ale oon-g'wayne-toe |
calamine lotion | la crema de calamina | la cray-ma day kah-la-me-nah |
hydrocortisone | la hidrocortisona | la ee-droh-core-tee-so-nah |
hydrogen peroxide | el peróxido de hidrógeno | ale pay-roke-see-doe day ee-droh-hay-no |
rubbing alcohol | el alcohol para fricciones | ale all-koh-ole pa-rah freak-see-oh-nace |
contraceptive | un contraceptivo | oon cone-trah-sape-tee-bow |
condom | un condón | oon cone-doan |
If you are struggling with a concept or terminology in the course, you may contact PharmacySpanishSupport@capella.edu for assistance.
If you are having technical issues, please contact learningcoach@sophia.org.
Source: This content has been adapted from "Pharmacy Spanish" by Stephanie Langston.