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"Estornudos" is a form of "estornudo", a noun which is often translated as "sneeze". "Tos" is a noun which is often translated as "cough". Learn more about the difference between "estornudos" and "tos" below.
el estornudo(
ehs
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tohr
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noo
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doh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sneeze
¿Eso fue un estornudo?Was that a sneeze?
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la tos(
tohs
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. cough
Esa tos no suena bien; deberías ver a un médico.That cough does not sound good; you should see a doctor.
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