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contraindicación means contraindication — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 26, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

contraindicación

noun • /[kon-trah-een-dee-kah-SYON]/

contraindication

Example:

Hay contraindicación para ese medicamento.

There is a contraindication for that drug.

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🧠 What does contraindicación mean?

A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient. It signifies a factor that makes a particular treatment inadvisable or even dangerous.

📚 Extra examples

  • El embarazo es una contraindicación para ciertos medicamentos.
    Pregnancy is a contraindication for certain medications.
  • Tiene una contraindicación para la cirugía debido a su problema cardíaco.
    He has a contraindication for surgery due to his heart condition.
  • Antes de tomar cualquier medicamento, es importante conocer las contraindicaciones.
    Before taking any medication, it's important to know the contraindications.
  • El médico me preguntó sobre mi historial médico para descartar cualquier contraindicación.
    The doctor asked me about my medical history to rule out any contraindications.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'contraindication' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'contraindication' is 'contraindicación'.
How do you pronounce 'contraindicación' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kon-tra-in-dee-kah-thee-ON, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'contraindicación' in a sentence?
Here's an example: "Este medicamento tiene una contraindicación para personas con alergias a la penicilina." (This medication has a contraindication for people with penicillin allergies.)
What is the English translation of 'contraindicación'?
The English translation of 'contraindicación' is 'contraindication'.
Does 'contraindicación' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'contraindicación' is a feminine noun. The plural is 'contraindicaciones'.
Is 'contraindicación' common in everyday Spanish?
While not used in daily conversation, it's a common word in medical settings and understood by most Spanish speakers.
Does 'contraindicación' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'contraindicación' has a specific medical meaning and no slang or double meanings.
Is 'contraindicación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'contraindicación' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "contraindicación"

Synonyms: incompatibilidad, restricción médica

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'contraindicación' comes from the prefix 'contra-' (against) and 'indicación' (indication), literally meaning 'against indication'.

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