tengo tos

I have a cough

tengo tos(tehng-goh tohs)

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1. (medicine)

a. I have a cough

Tengo tos y unas décimas. Nada serio, pero prefiero quedarme en la cama.

I have a cough and a slight fever. Nothing very serious, but I prefer to stay in bed.

b. I've had a cough

Hace una semana que tengo tos, y no consigo quitármela de encima.

I've had a cough for one week, and can't get rid of it.