[2024-08-21] Learn Spanish with a Joke and New Words!

medicamento genérico

The Spanish term 'medicamento genérico' refers to a type of medicine in English known as 'generic medicine'. A generic medicine is a medication that has exactly the same active ingredients as the original branded medicine and used as their substitute. It is generally sold at significantly lower prices as it does not carry the brand name.

Here's how to use it:

• El medicamento genérico es más barato que el de la marca original.
• Mi médico prescribe siempre un medicamento genérico si está disponible.
• No todos los medicamentos genéricos tienen la misma calidad.

meterse en la película

'Meterse en la película' is a Spanish phrase rather than a single word, often used in colloquial speech. It roughly translates to 'get in the movie' in English, but it doesn't mean literally entering into a film. In context, it's used to depict someone who is deeply involved or absorbed in a situation or a problem. It's as though they're not merely observing a situation as an outsider, but they're actively participating, absorbed in it just like a character in a movie.

Here's how to use it:

• Es mejor que no te metas en la película de sus problemas familiares.
• Siempre se mete en la película de los demás sin ser invitado.
• No puedes meterte en la película de su vida sin entender sus problemas.

tener dolor de estómago

The Spanish phrase 'tener dolor de estómago' translates to 'have stomach pain' in English. It is composed of 'tener' meaning 'have', 'dolor' meaning 'pain', 'de' meaning 'of', and 'estómago' meaning 'stomach'. Therefore when combined it signifies experiencing a discomfort or pain in the stomach. This phrase is commonly used in Spanish speaking contexts to express physical discomfort in the stomach area.

Here's how to use it:

• No puedo comer nada más, creo que voy a tener dolor de estómago
• Si sigues comiendo dulces, vas a tener dolor de estómago
• Después de la cena de ayer, desperté con tener dolor de estómago

crimen de guerra

The Spanish term 'crimen de guerra' translates to 'war crime' in English. A war crime is a serious violation of the laws of war that gives rise to individual criminal responsibility. Examples of such conduct include 'murder, the ill-treatment or deportation of civilian residents of an occupied territory to slave labor camps', 'the murder or ill-treatment of prisoners of war', the killing of prisoners, 'the wanton destruction of cities, towns and villages, and any devastation not justified by military, or civilian necessity'.

Here's how to use it:

• El crimen de guerra fue la noticia principal en el periódico de hoy.
• En el tribunal internacional, se juzgan los casos de crimen de guerra.
• Es difícil olvidar el crimen de guerra cometido durante la dictadura.

tener fiebre

'Tener fiebre' is a Spanish phrase that translates to 'have a fever' in English. It is commonly used in a medical context or personal conversations to express that someone is sick. This phrase is essential, especially when traveling to Spanish speaking regions or interacting with Spanish speakers.

Here's how to use it:

• Creo que voy a tener fiebre si salgo sin mi abrigo.
• Si continúas trabajando tanto, vas a tener fiebre.
• Después de jugar bajo la lluvia, Roberto comenzó a tener fiebre.

¿Por qué las focas del circo miran siempre hacia arriba? Porque es donde están los focos.