diarrea
/djaˈrea/
The English phrase 'diarrhoea' is diarrea in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, some people may refer to diarrhoea indirectly as Dolor de estómago. In certain regions, including Spain, the colloquial expression Tener la churria is used to refer to diarrhoea.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈrea/
Did you know?
- In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, people often say estoy descompuesto to imply they have an upset stomach or diarrhoea without naming it.
- Spanish has several regional slang terms for this condition, such as está soltando el chorro, which literally describes the physical action rather than the disease.
- In some rural areas, Spanish speakers avoid the word diarrea and instead say estoy mal de la panza, using the word panza which usually refers to a potbelly.
Examples in context
- Tengo diarreaI have diarrhoea
- Estoy sufriendo de una infección gastrointestinalI am suffering from a gastrointestinal infection
- Estoy padeciendo de diarrea agudaI am suffering from acute diarrhoea
- Ando yendo al baño constantementeI am constantly going to the bathroom
- Tengo mucha diarrea desde ayer.I have had a lot of diarrhoea since yesterday.
- La diarrea puede ser muy deshidratante.Diarrhoea can be very dehydrating.
- Él fue al médico por la diarrea.He went to the doctor because of the diarrhoea.
Example conversation
Sofía is telling Alejandro why she cannot go out.
- SofíaNo puedo salir hoy, tengo diarrea.I can't go out today, I have diarrhoea.
- AlejandroLo siento, Sofía. ¿Estás bien?I'm sorry, Sofía. Are you okay?
- SofíaSí, pero necesito descansar.Yes, but I need to rest.
- AlejandroEstá bien, que te mejores pronto.That's fine, get well soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry diarrea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
