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"Flu" in Spanish: gripe
la gripe
The flu is la gripe. It is feminine. Say tengo gripe for flu-like illness at home.
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How to pronounce gripe
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GREE-peh
/ˈɡɾi.pe/
GREE-peh. Soft g as in go. Stress GREE.
"Flu" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gripe | the flu Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tengo gripe | I have the flu Self-report. | Self-report. |
| gripe fuerte | bad flu Intensity. | Intensity. |
| vacuna contra la gripe | flu vaccine Prevention. | Prevention. |
How to use gripe in real life
- 1Calling in
No voy: tengo gripe.
I'm not going: I have the flu.
Work/school.
- 2Care
La gripe me dejó sin energía.
The flu left me without energy.
Aftermath.
- 3Clinic
¿Es gripe o solo un resfriado?
Is it the flu or just a cold?
Compare.
Mistakes English speakers make with gripe
Incorrect: El gripe.
Correct: La gripe.
Gripe is feminine.
Incorrect: Tengo el flu.
Correct: Tengo gripe.
Use gripe, not English flu.
Good to know
Good to knowLa gripe is the everyday flu word. Rest first; bad gripe needs a clinic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a roommate with the flu
ChatPal
¿Todavía tienes gripe?
Do you still have the flu?
You
Sí. La gripe sigue fuerte.
Yes. The flu is still strong.
ChatPal
Te traigo sopa caliente.
I'll bring you hot soup.
You
Gracias. Eso ayuda.
Thanks. That helps.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flu" in Spanish
Gender of gripe?
Feminine: la gripe.
I have the flu?
Tengo gripe.
How do you pronounce gripe?
GREE-peh.
Flu vs cold?
Gripe is flu; resfriado is a cold.
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