pastilla

Definitions of pastilla
  1. noun
    a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
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    type of:
    bloque
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
  2. noun
    a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
    synonyms: comprimido, gragea, píldora, tableta
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    types:
    bolo
    a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine
    cápsula
    a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside
    somnífero
    a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
    type of:
    dosis
    a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
  3. noun
    a small aromatic or medicated candy
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    type of:
    golosina
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
  4. noun
    a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
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