B2 adjective Neutral

antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

Ejemplos

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The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antibiotic
Adverbio
antibiotically
Adjetivo
antibiotic
Relacionado
antibiosis
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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

Quiz rápido

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antibiotic

Ejemplos

1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

everyday

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

formal

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

informal

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

4

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

academic

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

5

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

business

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antibiotic
Adverbio
antibiotically
Adjetivo
antibiotic
Relacionado
antibiosis

Colocaciones comunes

antibiotic resistance antibiotic resistance
antibiotic treatment antibiotic treatment
antibiotic ointment antibiotic ointment
antibiotic properties antibiotic properties
antibiotic course antibiotic course

Frases Comunes

a course of antibiotic treatment

a course of antibiotic treatment

broad-spectrum antibiotic

broad-spectrum antibiotic

antibiotic-free

antibiotic-free

Se confunde a menudo con

antibiotic vs antiseptic

Antiseptics are used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually taken internally or used topically to treat existing bacterial infections.

antibiotic vs antiviral

Antibiotics only kill bacteria, whereas antivirals are specifically designed to treat viral infections like the flu.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like 'resistance', 'cream', or 'treatment'. It is crucial to specify that it only works against bacteria, not viruses.

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Errores comunes

Many learners mistakenly believe that antibiotic medications can cure viral diseases like the common cold or influenza.

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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'biotikos' (fit for life/pertaining to life).

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can also function as a countable noun in the plural (antibiotics).
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Contexto cultural

In many developed countries, there is significant public health messaging regarding the 'overuse' of antibiotic drugs to prevent the development of superbugs.

Quiz rápido

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antibiotic

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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