What is the Spanish word for "flu"?

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

English

flu

Spanish

gripe

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Examples of how to use "flu" in Spanish

English
I think I am getting the flu.
Spanish
Creo que estoy resfriándome de la gripe.
English
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Spanish
Ella se quedó en casa porque tenía la gripe.
English
He caught the flu after the long flight.
Spanish
Él contrajo la gripe después del vuelo largo.
English
My sister recovered quickly from the flu.
Spanish
Mi hermana se recuperó rápidamente de la gripe.
English
The doctor advised rest for the flu patient.
Spanish
El médico aconsejó descansar para el paciente con gripe.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "flu" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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