How to Say "ailments" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ailments” is “molestias” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
minor health issues
Examples
Tengo algunas molestias en la espalda.
I have some discomfort in my back.
¿Siente molestias al tragar?
Do you feel discomfort when swallowing?
Plural for General Feeling
Even if you have one specific ache, it's very common to use the plural 'molestias' to describe a general feeling of being unwell.
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