Meaning
pill, tablet, lozenge
- a small solid piece of medicine or candy; pill, tablet, or lozenge
- a brake pad in automotive contexts
In a sentence
Prendo una pastiglia per il mal di testa.
I am taking a pill for my headache.
Hai comprato le pastiglie per la gola in farmacia?
Did you buy the throat lozenges at the pharmacy?
Non dimenticare di prendere la pastiglia dopo pranzo.
Don't forget to take the tablet after lunch.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pastiglia | feminine · singular |
| pastiglie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often interchangeable with 'compressa' or 'pillola' for medicines.
- Also used for throat lozenges ('pastiglie per la gola').