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tos

tohsstos

“tos” means “cough” in Spanish (the physical act or sound of coughing).

cough

Also: coughing fit
NounfA1
A child covering their mouth with their hand while coughing, with soft blue puffs of air to show the action.

📝 In Action

Tengo una tos muy seca desde ayer.

A1

I've had a very dry cough since yesterday.

Tómate este jarabe para la tos.

A2

Take this cough syrup.

Esa tos no suena nada bien.

B1

That cough doesn't sound good at all.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • tos seca – dry cough
  • jarabe para la tos – cough syrup
  • ataque de tos – coughing fit
  • pastillas para la tos – cough drops

Idioms & Expressions

  • No darle a alguien ni la tos – To ignore someone completely or treat them as if they are worthless

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tos" in Spanish:

cough→coughing fit→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tos

Question 1 of 2

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'the cough'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
toser(to cough) — Verb
tosidito(a little cough) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
dosvozadiós
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'tussis,' which referred to the physical act of coughing.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: tosseFrench: touxPortuguese: tosse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tos' plural because it ends in 's'?

No, 'tos' is singular. The plural form is 'toses,' though it is rarely used because we usually talk about 'the cough' as a general condition.

Is there a verb for 'to cough'?

Yes, the verb is 'toser'.