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How to Say "tapeworm" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortapewormis solitariaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
the intestinal parasite
A long, flat, segmented white ribbon-like shape curved on a plain green background.

Examples

El médico le recetó medicamentos para eliminar la solitaria.

The doctor prescribed medicine to get rid of the tapeworm.

Tener la solitaria puede causar pérdida de peso.

Having a tapeworm can cause weight loss.

The 'La' is constant

Even though it refers to a parasite, the noun is always feminine ('la solitaria') regardless of the gender of the person who has it.

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