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

📅 Published: February 13, 2026

🩺 Medical Spanish

medicación

noun • /[me-di-ka-SYON]/

medication

Example:

Cambió su medicación esta semana.

He changed his medication this week.

🧠 What does medicación mean?

Refers to the set of medicines prescribed for a specific treatment or illness, or the act of administering them. It encompasses the substance or group of substances used to treat, cure, or prevent a disease.

📚 Extra examples

  • El doctor me recetó una nueva medicación para la alergia.
    The doctor prescribed me new medication for the allergy.
  • Es importante seguir el horario de la medicación al pie de la letra.
    It's important to follow the medication schedule to the letter.
  • Algunos pacientes requieren medicación de por vida para controlar su condición.
    Some patients require lifelong medication to control their condition.

💡 Did You Know?

The suffix '-ción' in Spanish, much like '-tion' in English, often indicates an action or the result of an action. Thus, 'medicación' can refer both to the medicines themselves (the result) and the act of administering them (the action).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "medicación"

Synonyms: medicamento, fármaco, remedio, tratamiento
Opposites: As 'medicación' refers to a substance for treatment, it does not have a direct opposite. The absence of medication could be described with phrases like 'sin tratamiento' (without treatment) or 'ninguna medicación' (no medication).

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'medication' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'medication' in Spanish is 'medicación'. Other related words include 'medicamento' (a specific medicine or drug) and 'remedio' (remedy).
How do you pronounce 'medicación' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is meh-dee-kah-SYOHN. The stress is on the final syllable, 'ción'.
How do you use 'medicación' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'El paciente debe tomar la medicación después de las comidas.' (The patient must take the medication after meals.)
What is the English translation of 'medicación'?
The English translation of 'medicación' is 'medication'.
Does 'medicación' change for gender or number?
'Medicación' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'medicaciones', used when referring to multiple types of medication or treatments. For example: 'Probamos varias medicaciones antes de encontrar la correcta.' (We tried several medications before finding the right one.)
Is 'medicación' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'medicación' is a standard and common term used in both formal medical contexts and everyday conversations about health and treatment.
Does 'medicación' have slang or double meanings?
'Medicación' does not typically have slang or double meanings. It is a formal and technical term used consistently to refer to medicine or the administration of it.
Is 'medicación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'medicación' is understood and used universally across Spain and Latin America. While local preferences might exist for related terms like 'remedio' or 'medicamento' in casual speech, 'medicación' is the standard term in all regions for a prescribed course of medicine.

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