How to Say "sniffles" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sniffles” is “resfriado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
a minor illness
Examples
Tengo un resfriado muy fuerte.
I have a very bad cold.
El resfriado me quita el hambre.
The cold takes away my appetite.
Using 'Have' vs 'Be'
In Spanish, you 'have' (tener) a cold. Just like in English, you use the noun form with 'un' (a cold).
Cold vs. Constipated
Mistake: “Using 'constipado' to mean 'constipated'.”
Correction: In Spain, 'constipado' is another word for a cold. If you mean 'constipated' in a bathroom sense, use 'estreñido'.
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