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"Resfriado" is a noun which is often translated as "cold", and "resfrío" is a noun which is also often translated as "cold". Learn more about the difference between "resfriado" and "resfrío" below.
el resfriado()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cold
En la farmacia me dieron estas pastillas para el resfriado.At the pharmacy they gave me these pills for a cold.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a.
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
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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el resfrío()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cold
Hoy tengo que quedarme en cama porque anoche me agarré un resfrío.I must stay in bed because last night I caught a cold.
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