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"Tos" is a noun which is often translated as "cough", and "dolor de garganta" is a noun which is often translated as "sore throat". Learn more about the difference between "tos" and "dolor de garganta" below.
la tos(
tohs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. cough
Esa tos no suena bien; deberías ver a un médico.That cough does not sound good; you should see a doctor.
el dolor de garganta(
doh
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lohr
deh
gahr
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gahn
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tah
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (medicine)
a. sore throat
Lo mejor para el dolor de garganta es beber leche caliente con miel.The best thing for a sore throat is to drink hot milk with honey.
