ser alérgico a un medicamento
to be allergic to a medicine
The Spanish phrase 'ser alérgico a un medicamento' translates to 'to be allergic to a medicine' in English. This is usually used in medical contexts, to describe a person's adverse or harmful response to a medication. Allergic reactions to medicines can range from mild to severe and can potentially be life-threatening. It is important to immediately inform healthcare providers about any known drug allergies to avoid complications.
Example sentences using: ser alérgico a un medicamento
Al camarero, le tuve que informar que soy alérgico a ciertos medicamentos.
To the waiter, I had to inform that I am allergic to certain medications.
In this case, the speaker is informing the waiter about his medication allergy, which is crucial information in order to avoid potential allergic reactions while dining.
Fui al médico porque sospechaba que podría ser alérgico a un medicamento que estaba tomando.
I went to the doctor because I suspected that I might be allergic to a medication I was taking.
Here, the speaker is explaining why he visited the doctor. He suspected he had an allergy to a medication he was taking, and went to the doctor to confirm his suspicions.
Mi hermano no puede tomar ese medicamento; se descubrió que él es alérgico a ella.
My brother cannot take that medication; it was discovered that he is allergic to it.
This sentence is about someone's brother who found out he was allergic to a certain medication, hence he cannot take it. When translated to English, the pronoun 'it' is used to refer to the medication.