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have the flu

have the flu(
hahv
 
thuh
 
flu
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. tener la gripe
I have the flu. - You need to stay in bed and drink plenty of fluids.Tengo la gripe. - Necesitas quedarte en cama y beber mucho agua.
b. tener gripe
I think my baby has the flu. He has a fever and a runny nose.Pienso que mi bebé tiene gripe. Tiene fiebre y la nariz moquienta.
c. tener gripa
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I didn't go to work last week because I had the flu.No fui al trabajo la semana pasada porque tuve gripa.
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