I have a cold

I have a cold(
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hahv
 
uh
 
kold
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tengo un catarro
I have a cold and cannot smell anything.Tengo un catarro y no huelo nada.
b. tengo un resfriado
I have a cold that has already lasted for a week.Tengo un resfriado que me dura ya una semana.
c. estoy resfriado
I'm not coming to work because I have a cold and need to stay in bed.No voy a ir al trabajo hoy porque estoy resfriado y tengo que quedarme en la cama.
d. estoy acatarrado
Don't get any closer. I have a cold.No te acerques que estoy acatarrado.
e. tengo un resfrío (Southern Cone)
Someone in my office was sick and now I have a cold.Alguien en mi oficina estaba enfermo y ahora yo tengo un resfrío.
f. estoy constipado
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I have a cold and I think it's best if I don't go swimming.Estoy constipado y creo que es mejor que no vaya a nadar.
g. tengo un constipado
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I have a cold that won't let me sleep.Tengo un constipado que no me deja dormir.
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