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"Gripe" is a form of "gripe", a noun which is often translated as "flu". "Tos" is a noun which is often translated as "cough". Learn more about the difference between "tos" and "gripe" below.
la tos(
tohs
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. cough
Esa tos no suena bien; deberías ver a un médico.That cough does not sound good; you should see a doctor.
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la gripe(
gree
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peh
)
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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