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dosis
/ˈdo.sis/
dose
El médico le recetó una dosis diaria de medicamento.
The doctor prescribed a daily dose of medication.
formal
A specific amount of a substance, especially a medicine, to be taken at one time.
La dosis correcta es crucial para la efectividad del tratamiento.
The correct dose is crucial for the effectiveness of the treatment.
In medical contexts, 'dosis' refers to the prescribed amount of a drug or treatment.
informal
An amount of something, often used in a figurative sense to describe exposure or experience.
Recibió una dosis de realidad cuando perdió su trabajo.
He received a dose of reality when he lost his job.
In informal contexts, 'dosis' can refer to a figurative 'amount' of something abstract.
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Pro Tip
Medical vs. Figurative Use
Remember that 'dosis' can refer to both literal amounts of medicine and figurative 'amounts' of experiences or emotions.
Gold Rule
Precision in Medical Contexts
In medical contexts, 'dosis' should always be used with precision, as incorrect amounts can be harmful.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dosis', meaning 'a giving', from Greek 'dosis', from 'didonai' (to give).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'dosis' is often used in medical contexts but can also be used figuratively. Avoid confusion with 'dosis' in other languages, which may have different connotations.
Word Breakdown
dosi
giving
root-s
plural marker
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