Portuguese · Body & Health

"Diarrhea" in Portuguese: diarreia

a diarreia

Say it: jee-ah-RAY-ahfeminine · a diarreianoun/dʒia.ˈʁej.a/

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.
I need something for diarrhea after the trip.
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How to pronounce diarreia

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jee-ah-RAY-ah

/dʒia.ˈʁej.a/

jee-ah-RAY-ah

"Diarrhea" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a diarreiadiarrhea

Default noun.

estar com diarreiato have diarrhea

Symptom talk.

diarreia levemild diarrhea

Severity.

remédio pra diarreiadiarrhea medicine

Pharmacy.

How to use diarreia in real life

  1. 1Pharmacy

    Preciso de algo pra diarreia depois da viagem.

    I need something for diarrhea after the trip.

    Travel bug.

  2. 2Doctor

    A diarreia começou ontem à noite.

    The diarrhea started last night.

    Timeline.

  3. 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.

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  1. ChatPal

    A diarreia começou depois do almoço?

    Did the diarrhea start after lunch?

  2. You

    Sim. A diarreia está leve, mas chata.

    Yes. The diarrhea is mild but annoying.

  3. ChatPal

    Tem remédio pra diarreia sem receita aqui.

    There’s diarrhea medicine without a prescription here.

  4. You

    Ótimo. Quero uma caixa pequena.

    Great. I want a small box.

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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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