What is the Spanish word for "dysentery"?

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

English

dysentery

Spanish

disentería

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Examples of how to use "dysentery" in Spanish

English
Contaminated water can cause dysentery.
Spanish
El agua contaminada puede causar disentería.
English
Many soldiers suffered dysentery during the campaign
Spanish
Muchos soldados sufrieron disentería durante la campaña.
English
He missed work because of dysentery
Spanish
Él faltó al trabajo por disentería.
English
They treated dysentery with clean water and rest
Spanish
Trataron la disentería con agua limpia y descanso.
English
Signs of dysentery include severe stomach pain
Spanish
Los signos de disentería incluyen dolor abdominal severo.

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