pill
/pɪl/ sustantivo A2En español: píldora anticonceptiva, frisado, píldora, pastilla
- A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
- Such an object that is of solid constitution (usually of compressed, bonded powder) rather than a capsule (with a shell containing loose powder or liquid).
- Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill. · Jane went on the pill when she left for college.· She got pregnant one month after going off the pill.
- Something offensive, unpleasant or nauseous which must be accepted or endured.
- A contemptible, annoying, or unpleasant person.
- A comical or entertaining person.
- A small piece of any substance, for example a ball of fibers formed on the surface of a textile fabric by rubbing.
- A baseball.
Plural pills
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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There was a glass of water on the table, and on the window-sill a small chip ointment box containing a couple of pills.”
Could you lay your hand upon those pills?”
It was the merest chance my taking these pills, for I am bound to say that I do not attach any importance to them.”
“Now, Doctor,” turning to me, “are those ordinary pills?”
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