Spanish Conversation · Level 7
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Spanish word
gripe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɾipe/
Meaning
- feminine nounflu
Example
¿Tienes gripe o solo un resfriado?
Do you have the flu or just a cold?
More examples
La gripe suele aparecer con fiebre y dolores musculares.
The flu typically appears with fever and muscle aches.
Core concept
Sudden viral illness with high fever, cough, and body aches.
Common phrases
estar con gripe
be down with the flu
contagiar la gripe
spread the flu
tratamiento para la gripe
flu treatment
Similar words
influenza: Viral respiratory infection marked by fever and cough, often confirmed by tests.
resfriado: Mild upper respiratory infection with runny nose and sore throat, usually allowing normal activity.
catarro: Respiratory infection with lots of phlegm and a productive cough, usually little or no fever.
fiebre: Raised body temperature above normal, commonly a sign of infection.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para la infección causada por el virus de la gripe (influenza), que suele producir fiebre, tos y malestar general.
Word origin
Borrowed from French grippe and ultimately from a Germanic root meaning 'to seize', the word reflects how the illness strikes people suddenly.
Usage tips
- Spanish gripe refers specifically to influenza, while a common cold is resfriado, and conversations about prevention often use vacunarse contra la gripe.