laxative in Spanish
laxative in Spanish is laxante, purgante — laxative means a substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
laxative in Spanish
laxante
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
laxante
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
purgante
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
What does "laxative" mean?
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noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
"The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
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adj Having the effect of easing bowel movement.
"Prunes are known for their laxative effect."
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laxative in a sentence
- The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation.
- Prunes are known for their laxative effect.
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What is "laxative" in Spanish?
"laxative" in Spanish is laxante, purgante. laxative means: A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
How do you use "laxative" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation." In Spanish, "laxative" is laxante, purgante.
Are there other ways to say "laxative" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "laxative": laxante, purgante.
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