Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Amoxicillin in Spanish
Amoxicilina · noun · ah-mohk-see-see-LEE-nah
Amoxicillin is called 'amoxicilina' in Spanish, following the standard pattern where English medications ending in '-in' become '-ina' in Spanish. It is one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics in Spanish-speaking countries for bacterial infections.
Pronounced ah-mohk-see-see-LEE-nah with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'x' is pronounced as 'ks' and the double 'l' in the original becomes a single 'l' plus 'ina' ending.
El doctor me recetó amoxicilina para la infección de garganta.
The doctor prescribed amoxicillin for my throat infection.
How Native Speakers Use Amoxicilina
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Prescription
Debe tomar amoxicilina cada ocho horas durante siete días.
You should take amoxicillin every eight hours for seven days.
Doctor giving dosage instructions.
Allergy alert
Soy alérgica a la amoxicilina y a toda la familia de las penicilinas.
I'm allergic to amoxicillin and the entire penicillin family.
Reporting drug allergies to medical staff.
Pharmacy visit
¿Tienen amoxicilina en suspensión para niños?
Do you have amoxicillin in suspension for children?
Requesting liquid form at a pharmacy.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Amoxicilina
English spelling in Spanish
Incorrect: Me recetaron amoxicillin para la otitis.
Correct: Me recetaron amoxicilina para la otitis.
The Spanish spelling ends in '-ina' not '-in'; using the English spelling in Spanish text is incorrect.
Wrong gender article
Incorrect: El amoxicilina me causó náuseas.
Correct: La amoxicilina me causó náuseas.
Amoxicilina is feminine (ending in -a), requiring the feminine article 'la.'
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Common Questions About Amoxicillin in Spanish
- Is amoxicillin available without prescription in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Regulations vary significantly — in Mexico and some Central American countries, antibiotics including amoxicilina have historically been available over-the-counter, though many countries are tightening regulations to combat antibiotic resistance.
- How do I tell a doctor I'm allergic to this medication?
- The key phrase is 'soy alérgico/a a la amoxicilina' or more broadly 'tengo alergia a los antibióticos de la familia de las penicilinas' to cover the entire drug class.
- What is the pattern for medication names in Spanish?
- Most medications follow predictable patterns from English to Spanish: '-in' becomes '-ina' (amoxicillin→amoxicilina), '-ol' stays '-ol' (acetaminophen→acetaminofén), and '-ine' becomes '-ina' (aspirin→aspirina).