How to Say "cough" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cough” is “tos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the physical act or sound of coughing
Examples
Tengo una tos muy seca desde ayer.
I've had a very dry cough since yesterday.
Tómate este jarabe para la tos.
Take this cough syrup.
Esa tos no suena nada bien.
That cough doesn't sound good at all.
The 'S' Trap
Even though this word ends in 's', it is feminine and singular. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it (la tos), not 'el' or 'un'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El tos”
Correction: La tos. Words ending in 's' are often masculine, but this is a common exception you just have to memorize.
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