tengo sida
/tenɡo sida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I have aids" is translated into Spanish as tengo sida.
Meaning: I have AIDS (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase tengo sida uses the first-person singular conjugation of the verb tener (to have).
How do you pronounce it?
/tenɡo sida/
Did you know?
- When talking about the pandemic's history, Spanish speakers often use the term la plaga (the plague) to describe the early fear surrounding SIDA in the 1980s.
- In some Latin American countries, the term sida is occasionally replaced in colloquial speech with the word el virus to avoid the social stigma associated with the specific acronym.
- Unlike many English acronyms that are treated as nouns, in Spanish sida is often treated as a masculine noun despite ending in 'a'. You will commonly see it used in phrases like el sida.
Examples in context
- Tengo sida y necesito ayuda.I have AIDS and I need help.
- No puedo ocultarlo, tengo sida.I cannot hide it, I have AIDS.
- Le dije a mi médico que tengo sida.I told my doctor that I have AIDS.
Example conversation
Alejandro is confiding in his friend María about his health.
- AlejandroMaría, tengo que decirte algo serio.María, I have to tell you something serious.
- María¿Qué pasa, Alejandro? ¿Estás bien?What's happening, Alejandro? Are you okay?
- AlejandroTengo sida.I have AIDS.
- MaríaLo siento mucho, pero estoy aquí para apoyarte.I am very sorry, but I am here to support you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I have aids” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
