English–Spanish
“flu” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɾipe/
Example
¿Tienes gripe o solo un resfriado?
Do you have the flu or just a cold?
How to say “flu” in Spanish
“Flu” in Spanish is gripe.
Sudden viral illness with high fever, cough, and body aches.
Example sentences with gripe
La gripe suele aparecer con fiebre y dolores musculares.
The flu typically appears with fever and muscle aches.
Tips for using gripe
- Spanish gripe refers specifically to influenza, while a common cold is resfriado, and conversations about prevention often use vacunarse contra la gripe.