What is the Spanish word for "cough"?

Learn how to say "cough" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cough

Spanish

tos

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Examples of how to use "cough" in Spanish

English
I have a very bad cough.
Spanish
Tengo una tos muy fuerte.
English
He had a loud cough during the meeting.
Spanish
Él tuvo una tos fuerte durante la reunión.
English
A dry cough kept her awake last night.
Spanish
Una tos seca la mantuvo despierta anoche.
English
Please cover your mouth when you cough.
Spanish
Por favor, cúbrete la boca cuando tosas.
English
The doctor asked about the cough duration.
Spanish
El doctor preguntó cuánto tiempo llevaba la tos.

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