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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).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (illness)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
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!
el resfrío()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).