corona
/koˈɾona/
The Spanish word corona is an informal way to refer to the disease caused by a coronavirus.
In an informal context, corona is used as a noun to refer to the disease caused by a coronavirus.
Meaning: (informal) disease caused by a coronavirus (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word tocado may be used when referring to a crown-like headpiece.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈɾona/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, coronar can be used as a slang verb meaning to achieve a goal or successfully complete a difficult task.
- While English speakers associate 'crown' with royalty, corona in Spanish is commonly used to describe a funeral wreath sent to a wake.
- If you are in a bar and ask for 'una corona', you might receive a popular brand of Mexican beer instead of discussing a medical condition.
Examples in context
- El rey lleva una corona de oro y diamantes.The king wears a crown made of gold and diamonds.
- Me hice una trenza y me puse una coronita de flores.I braided my hair and put on a flower crown.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a sick friend.
- DanielJuan no vino porque tiene corona.Juan didn't come because he has corona.
- SofíaQué mal, ¿está muy enfermo?That's too bad, is he very sick?
- DanielSí, la corona lo dejó agotado.Yes, corona left him exhausted.
- SofíaEspero que se recupere pronto.I hope he recovers soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
