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"Estoy resfriado" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have a cold", and "tengo tos" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have a cough". Learn more about the difference between "estoy resfriado" and "tengo tos" below.
estoy resfriado(
ehs
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toy
rrehs
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free
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ah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
tengo tos(
tehng
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goh
tohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (medicine)
a. I have a cough
Tengo tos y unas décimas. Nada serio, pero prefiero quedarme en la cama.I have a cough and a slight fever. Nothing very serious, but I prefer to stay in bed.
b. I've had a cough
Hace una semana que tengo tos, y no consigo quitármela de encima.I've had a cough for one week, and can't get rid of it.
