tos
noun, neutral
A cough is tos in Mexico and the verb "to cough" is toser. It is also called jarabe para la tos.
Meaning: a sudden release of air from the lungs (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| tos | noun, neutral |
| toser | verb |
| jarabe para la tos | cough syrup |
To say you have a cough use tengo tos. A dry cough is tos seca and a cough with mucus is tos con flema.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun tos is feminine and does not change in the plural except for the article: la tos, las toses.
Did you know?
- The plural toses is rare, and most speakers just use tos for any number of coughs.
Examples in context
- Tengo tos desde ayer.I have had a cough since yesterday.
- Necesito jarabe para la tos.I need cough syrup.
Example conversation
Luisa tells her mother Carmen she feels sick before school in Toluca.
- LuisaMamá, tengo mucha tos.Mom, I have a bad cough.
- Carmen¿Es tos seca?Is it a dry cough?
- LuisaSí, y me duele la garganta.Yes, and my throat hurts.
