Spanish · Body & Health
"Diarrhea" in Spanish: diarrea
la diarrea
Diarrhea is la diarrea. It is feminine. Say tengo diarrea at a clinic. Keep diarrea clinical and direct; it is the standard medical word.
Doctor visit
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How to pronounce diarrea
Say it
dyah-RREH-ah
/dja.ˈre.a/
dyah-RREH-ah. Rolled r. Stress RREH.
"Diarrhea" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la diarrea | diarrhea Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tengo diarrea | I have diarrhea Clinic complaint. | Clinic complaint. |
| diarrea leve | mild diarrhea Severity talk. | Severity talk. |
| medicina para la diarrea | medicine for diarrhea Pharmacy request. | Pharmacy request. |
How to use diarrea in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Tengo diarrea desde ayer.
I have had diarrhea since yesterday.
Timeline with diarrea.
- 2Pharmacy
Busco algo para la diarrea.
I'm looking for something for diarrhea.
Request naming diarrea.
- 3Travel tip
La diarrea puede venir del agua.
Diarrhea can come from the water.
Cause talk with diarrea.
Mistakes English speakers make with diarrea
Incorrect: El diarrea es fuerte.
Correct: La diarrea es fuerte.
Diarrea is feminine: la diarrea.
Incorrect: I have diarrhea (in Spanish).
Correct: Tengo diarrea.
Use diarrea with tengo.
Good to know
With doctors, diarrea is plain and fine. Say tengo diarrea; you do not need a softer euphemism.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Short clinic visit
ChatPal
¿Desde cuándo tienes diarrea?
How long have you had diarrhea?
You
La diarrea empezó anoche.
The diarrhea started last night.
ChatPal
Beba mucha agua hoy.
Drink a lot of water today.
You
Sí. Voy a hidratarme.
Yes. I'll hydrate.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diarrhea" in Spanish
Is diarrea masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la diarrea.
How do you say I have diarrhea?
Tengo diarrea.
Is this word too blunt?
No—diarrea is normal with doctors.
How do you pronounce diarrea?
dyah-RREH-ah with a rolled r.
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