virus estomacal
/biɾus estomakal/from spelling rules
The English phrase stomach bug is translated into Spanish as virus estomacal.
This term refers to a germ that causes intestinal distress. It is the standard way to describe a stomach bug in Spanish.
Meaning: germ that causes intestinal distress (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'stomach virus'.
Did you know?
- When talking about a stomach bug, a Spanish speaker might mention empacho, a cultural belief in some regions that digestive distress is caused by a piece of food getting stuck in the gut.
- The word virus in Spanish shares a common ancestor with the English word 'poison'. Both stem from the Latin 'vīrus', which originally referred to any potent, liquid venom or toxic substance.
- While virus estomacal is the medical term, many Spanish speakers describe the symptoms of a stomach bug as having el estómago revuelto, which literally means 'the stirred-up stomach'.
Examples in context
- Tengo una infección estomacal, ¡me siento mal!I have a stomach infection, I feel sick!
- El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección estomacal y recibió tratamiento adecuado.The patient was diagnosed with a stomach infection and received appropriate treatment.
- Anoche me dio una gripe estomacal y no pude dormir bien.I got a stomach bug last night, and I couldn't sleep well.
- Tengo un virus estomacal.I have a stomach bug.
- Creo que tengo un virus estomacal.I think I have a stomach bug.
- El virus estomacal se contagia muy rápido.The stomach bug spreads very quickly.
- No puedo comer nada por el virus estomacal.I can't eat anything because of the stomach bug.
Example conversation
Lucía is calling Alejandro to explain why she cannot go to dinner.
- LucíaHola Alejandro, no podré ir a cenar.Hi Alejandro, I won't be able to go to dinner.
- Alejandro¿Estás bien, Lucía?Are you okay, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, me siento mal por un virus estomacal.No, I feel bad because of a stomach bug.
- AlejandroLo siento mucho, espero que te mejores pronto.I am very sorry, I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estomacal, virus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
