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How to Say "body temperature" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “body temperature” is “temperatura” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
internal heat reading
A close-up illustration of an adult hand resting gently on a child's forehead, suggesting the child has a fever.

Examples

Creo que tengo temperatura, me siento muy caliente.

I think I have a fever; I feel very hot.

Le di medicina para bajarle la temperatura.

I gave him medicine to bring down his fever.

Using 'Tener' for Symptoms

Mistake: “Saying 'Él es temperatura' (He is temperature).”

Correction: Use the verb 'tener' (to have) for symptoms: 'Él tiene temperatura.' This means he is suffering from a fever.

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