La tos
Example: La tos persistente puede indicar una infección respiratoria grave.
Definition
"La tos" refers to the reflex action of coughing, which involves forcefully expelling air from the lungs to clear the airways. It is often a symptom indicating irritation or infection in the respiratory system, such as in the example phrase where a persistent cough may signal a serious respiratory infection.
Etymology
The Spanish phrase "la tos" comes from the Latin word 'tussis,' meaning cough. Over time, the term evolved in Spanish to refer specifically to the act or symptom of coughing. Did you know? The word shares roots with many European languages, all tracing back to the common Latin origin for this common reflex.
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"La tos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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