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How to Say "flatulence" in Spanish

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gas

/gas//ɡas/

nounB2formal/medical
Use 'gas' in formal or medical contexts when referring to intestinal gas or wind, especially when discussing health or bodily functions in a serious manner.
A cartoon illustration of a simplified human torso with the stomach area highlighted, showing small bubbles or pockets of air inside the digestive tract, indicating trapped gas.

Examples

El bebé llora porque tiene muchos gases.

The baby is crying because he has a lot of gas (wind).

Necesito un medicamento para aliviar los gases.

I need medicine to relieve the gas.

Plural for Body Gas

When talking about digestive discomfort, 'gas' is often used in the plural: 'los gases'.

pedo

/PEH-doh//ˈpeðo/

nounB1informal
Use 'pedo' in informal, everyday conversations when referring to the act of passing gas or a fart. It is very common but can be considered vulgar in very formal settings.
A small green cloud of gas appearing behind a round, cute cartoon character.

Examples

Se tiró un pedo y todos se rieron.

He farted and everyone laughed.

Huele a pedo aquí adentro.

It smells like a fart in here.

¡Qué pedo más ruidoso!

What a loud fart!

Using the word 'tirarse'

To say 'to fart' in Spanish, we usually use the verb 'tirarse' (to throw oneself) followed by 'un pedo'.

Register Warning

Mistake: “Using 'pedo' in a doctor's office.”

Correction: Use 'gases' or 'ventosidad' in formal or medical settings; 'pedo' is very vulgar.

Gas vs. Pedo

Learners often confuse 'gas' and 'pedo' because both relate to flatulence. Remember that 'gas' is for more technical or medical discussions, while 'pedo' is the common, informal word for a fart in everyday speech.

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