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"Diarrhea" in Portuguese: diarreia
a diarreia
Diarrhea in Portuguese is a diarreia. At a pharmacy say Estou com diarreia. Keep the word clinical and clear.
Pharmacy
Preciso de algo pra diarreia depois da viagem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce diarreia
Say it
jee-ah-RAY-ah
/dʒia.ˈʁej.a/
jee-ah-RAY-ah
"Diarrhea" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a diarreia | diarrhea Default noun. | Default noun. |
| estar com diarreia | to have diarrhea Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
| diarreia leve | mild diarrhea Severity. | Severity. |
| remédio pra diarreia | diarrhea medicine Pharmacy. | Pharmacy. |
How to use diarreia in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Preciso de algo pra diarreia depois da viagem.
I need something for diarrhea after the trip.
Travel bug.
- 2Doctor
A diarreia começou ontem à noite.
The diarrhea started last night.
Timeline.
- 3Care
Com diarreia, bebo água o dia inteiro.
With diarrhea, I drink water all day.
Hydration.
Mistakes English speakers make with diarreia
Incorrect: Estou com diarrhea.
Correct: Estou com diarreia.
Portuguese spelling is diarreia.
Incorrect: O diarreia piorou.
Correct: A diarreia piorou.
Diarreia is feminine: a diarreia.
Good to know
Brazilians say diarreia plainly at pharmacies—no need for euphemisms. Pair with Estou com… Pharmacists often ask about fever and travel. Hydration talk (soro, água de coco) comes right after.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the pharmacy counter
ChatPal
A diarreia começou depois do almoço?
Did the diarrhea start after lunch?
You
Sim. A diarreia está leve, mas chata.
Yes. The diarrhea is mild but annoying.
ChatPal
Tem remédio pra diarreia sem receita aqui.
There’s diarrhea medicine without a prescription here.
You
Ótimo. Quero uma caixa pequena.
Great. I want a small box.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diarrhea" in Portuguese
Diarrhea?
A diarreia.
I have diarrhea?
Estou com diarreia.
Gender?
Feminine: a diarreia.
Spelling?
Two r’s: diarreia.
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