noun

el prospecto

leaflet

The word prospecto has two primary meanings in Spanish:

Medical/Commercial Leaflet: This refers to the instruction sheet or package insert that accompanies pharmaceutical products or certain consumer goods. It provides detailed information about the composition, indications, dosage, contraindications, and side effects of a medication.
Prospect/Potential Candidate: This refers to a person who is considered a potential candidate for a job, a business opportunity, or a specific activity, usually implying that they are being evaluated for their future value or suitability.

Grammar: It is a masculine noun. Its plural form is prospectos.
Origin: The word comes from the Latin prospectus, which means "view," "lookout," or "sight." In the context of the medical leaflet, it implies a document that allows one to "see" or understand the details of the product. In the professional context, it refers to the "prospect" or view of future potential.

Synonyms

For the medical/instructional sense:
- instrucciones
- folleto
- papel informativo
For the candidate/potential sense:
- candidato
- aspirante
- posible cliente

Antonyms

There are no direct antonyms for these meanings, as prospecto functions as a specific noun for an object or a status rather than a quality with an opposite polarity.

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Leo el prospecto de la medicina antes de usarla.noun

I read the leaflet of the medicine before using it.

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