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medicine in Portuguese

medicine in Portuguese is remédio, medicamento, medicina — medicine means a substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

medicine in Portuguese

remédio
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicamento
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicina
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
tratamento
noun
(broadly, countable) Any treatment or cure.
medicina
noun
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
remédio
noun
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
medicina
noun
(uncountable) The profession and practice of physicians, including surgeons.

What does "medicine" mean?

  1. noun A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.
    "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely."
  2. noun The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
    "She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital."
  3. noun Among some Indigenous cultures, ritual or spiritual practices believed to influence healing or fortune.
    "The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations."

medicine in a sentence

  • The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely.
  • He hates the taste of cough medicine.
  • She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital.
  • The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "medicine" in Portuguese?

"medicine" in Portuguese is remédio, medicamento, medicina. medicine means: A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

How do you use "medicine" in a sentence?

Example: "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely." In Portuguese, "medicine" is remédio, medicamento, medicina.

Are there other ways to say "medicine" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "medicine": remédio, medicamento, medicina, tratamento.

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