Translation of Spanish word "tos" to English
tos
/toz/
Meaning
Verba sudden, harsh sound made by the sudden release of air from the lungs, typically caused by irritation of the throat or lungs
How to use
Tos ('cough') is feminine (plural: toses). It is a noun, not a verb as sometimes listed. Tener tos — To have a cough.
🇬🇧 English
cough
Example
Ella tiene una tos muy fuerte.
She has a very strong cough.
La tos es una de las causas más comunes de consulta médica.
Cough is one of the most common reasons for a medical consultation.
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Common phrases
- jarabe para la tos— cough syrup / medicine
- tos seca— dry cough
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Frequency rank: #1116 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "tos" mean?▼
The Spanish word "tos" means "cough" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ella tiene una tos muy fuerte." (which translates as "She has a very strong cough.").
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