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

📅 Published: December 6, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

diurético

noun • /[dyoo-REH-tee-co]/

diuretic

Example:

El médico le recetó un diurético.

The doctor prescribed a diuretic.

🧠 What does diurético mean?

A diurético is a substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. In a medical context, it refers to medication prescribed to help the body eliminate excess salt (sodium) and water. Diuretics are commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure (hipertensión), edema (fluid retention), and certain types of heart, liver, or kidney disease. The term can function as a noun ('el diurético') referring to the drug itself, or as an adjective ('efecto diurético') to describe something that causes this effect.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico me recetó un diurético para bajar la hinchazón de los tobillos.
    The doctor prescribed me a diuretic to reduce the swelling in my ankles.
  • La sandía es una fruta con un conocido efecto diurético natural.
    Watermelon is a fruit with a known natural diuretic effect.
  • Es importante beber suficiente agua al tomar diuréticos para no deshidratarse.
    It is important to drink enough water when taking diuretics to avoid dehydration.

💡 Did You Know?

Many common foods and drinks have a mild diuretic effect, such as coffee, green tea, parsley, and watermelon. The word itself comes from the Greek 'diourētikos', meaning 'promoting urine', which highlights its primary function of increasing urination to remove excess fluid from the body.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "diurético"

Synonyms: píldora de agua
Opposites: antidiurético

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'diuretic' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'diuretic' is 'diurético'.
How do you pronounce 'diurético' in Spanish?
The word 'diurético' is pronounced 'dyoo-REH-tee-ko'. The stress falls on the third-to-last syllable, 'ré', which is indicated by the accent mark.
How do you use 'diurético' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'El doctor le recetó un diurético para reducir la retención de líquidos.' (The doctor prescribed him a diuretic to reduce fluid retention.)
What is the English translation of 'diurético'?
'Diurético' translates to 'diuretic' in English.
Does 'diurético' change for gender or number?
Yes. As a noun, it is masculine: 'el diurético' (singular) and 'los diuréticos' (plural). When used as an adjective, it changes for both gender and number: 'un efecto diurético' (masculine singular), 'una sustancia diurética' (feminine singular), 'efectos diuréticos' (masculine plural), and 'sustancias diuréticas' (feminine plural).
Is 'diurético' common in everyday Spanish?
The word 'diurético' is common in medical and health-related contexts. It is not typically used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing health, diet, or medication.
Does 'diurético' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'diurético' is a specific medical and scientific term and does not have any common slang meanings or double entendres.
Is 'diurético' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'diurético' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America with the same medical meaning. There are no significant regional variations in its use.

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