Pill in Tagalog

“Pill” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tableta” or “pildoras”, referring to medication in tablet or capsule form. This term is essential in medical contexts and everyday health conversations. Understanding the various ways to express this concept will help you communicate effectively about medicines and treatments in Filipino.

[Words] = Pill

[Definition]:

• Pill /pɪl/
• Noun 1: A small round mass of solid medicine for swallowing whole.
• Noun 2: A contraceptive pill (often referred to as “the pill”).
• Noun 3: An unpleasant or boring person (informal usage).

[Synonyms] = Tableta, Pildoras, Kapsula, Gamot na tableta, Lunas

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The doctor prescribed a pill to reduce my fever.
• Ex1_PH: Ang doktor ay nagresetang tableta upang ibaba ang aking lagnat.

• Ex2_EN: She takes a vitamin pill every morning with breakfast.
• Ex2_PH: Umiinom siya ng bitamina na tableta bawat umaga kasama ng almusal.

• Ex3_EN: Don’t forget to take your pill before bedtime.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag kalimutang uminom ng iyong pildoras bago matulog.

• Ex4_EN: The pain relief pill worked quickly and effectively.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tableta para sa sakit ay gumana nang mabilis at epektibo.

• Ex5_EN: Many women use the contraceptive pill for family planning.
• Ex5_PH: Maraming kababaihan ang gumagamit ng pildoras pangkontra sa pagbubuntis para sa family planning.