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"Cold (illness)" in Spanish: resfriado
el resfriado
Note: ES: el constipado
A common cold is el resfriado. It is masculine. Say tengo un resfriado when you are sniffling.
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How to pronounce resfriado
Say it
rehs-free-AH-doh
/res.ˈfɾja.ðo/
rehs-free-AH-doh. Stress AH.
"Cold (illness)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el resfriado | the cold (illness) Latin American default. | Latin American default. |
| tengo un resfriado | I have a cold Self-report. | Self-report. |
| resfriado fuerte | bad cold Intensity. | Intensity. |
| por el resfriado | because of the cold Reason. | Reason. |
How to use resfriado in real life
- 1Work message
Hoy no voy: tengo un resfriado.
I'm not going today: I have a cold.
Calling in.
- 2Pharmacy
Algo para el resfriado, por favor.
Something for the cold, please.
Counter.
- 3Friend check-in
El resfriado ya está mejor.
The cold is already better.
Recovery.
Mistakes English speakers make with resfriado
Incorrect: Tengo un cold.
Correct: Tengo un resfriado.
Use resfriado, not English cold.
Incorrect: La resfriado.
Correct: El resfriado.
Resfriado is masculine.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, el resfriado is the everyday cold. Spain often says constipado—travelers may hear both.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Canceling dinner because of a cold
ChatPal
Se te oye con resfriado.
You sound like you have a cold.
You
Sí. Es un resfriado molesto.
Yes. It's an annoying cold.
ChatPal
Quédate en casa hoy.
Stay home today.
You
De acuerdo. Descanso.
Okay. I'll rest.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cold (illness)" in Spanish
Gender of resfriado?
Masculine: el resfriado.
I have a cold?
Tengo un resfriado.
Resfriado vs constipado?
Resfriado is common in Latin America.
Pronunciation?
rehs-free-AH-doh.
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