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"Gripe" is a form of "gripe", a noun which is often translated as "flu". "Resfriado" is a form of "resfriado", a noun which is often translated as "cold". Learn more about the difference between "gripe" and "resfriado" below.
la gripe(
gree
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peh
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. flu
¿Ya te han puesto la vacuna contra la gripe?Have you gotten your flu vaccination yet?
b. influenza
Los síntomas comunes de la gripe son fiebre alta, dolores musculares y tos.Common symptoms of influenza are high fever, muscle pains, and coughing.
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el resfriado(
rrehs
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fryah
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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. cold
Fui al médico para que me recetara algo para el resfriado.I went to the doctor to see if he could prescribe something for my cold.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Estoy resfriado y tengo un dolor de cabeza horrible.I have a cold and a terrible headache.
Si estás resfriada, ¡no te me acerques!If you've got a cold, stay away from me!
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