síntomas

SEEN-toh-mahs/ˈsintomas/

“síntomas” means “symptoms” in Spanish (signs of illness or disorder).

symptoms

Also: indications

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El doctor preguntó cuáles eran mis síntomas.

The doctor asked what my symptoms were.

Los síntomas de la alergia desaparecieron con la medicina.

The allergy symptoms disappeared with the medicine.

Si tienes síntomas de gripe, quédate en casa.

If you have flu symptoms, stay home.

Word Connections

Synonyms

indicios (indications)
manifestaciones (manifestations)

Common Collocations

tener síntomas – to have symptoms
mostrar síntomas – to show symptoms
aliviar los síntomas – to alleviate the symptoms

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: síntomas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'síntomas'?

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👥 Word Family▼

síntoma(symptom (singular)) — Noun

sintomático(symptomatic) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Ancient Greek word *sýmptōma*, which literally meant 'a happening' or 'something that has befallen one,' later evolving to mean 'sign' or 'indication' of an illness.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: symptomFrench: symptômes

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Frequently Asked Questions

If 'síntomas' ends in 'as', why is it masculine?

'Síntoma' is an exception to the general rule. It comes from Greek and retains its masculine gender in Spanish, just like other common words like 'problema' (problem) and 'tema' (topic). Always use 'los síntomas'.