virus estomacal
/biɾus estomakal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stomach virus" is translated into Spanish as virus estomacal.
When expressing that you have the virus, you should use the verb tener (to have) rather than estar (to be).
Which one should you use?
Infección estomacal is a more formal way to refer to the condition, while gripe estomacal is an informal way to say it.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in virus estomacales to mean "stomach viruses".
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'stomach virus' is attributed to un aire, the belief that a cold draft of air entered the body and caused the illness.
- The word virus comes from the Latin vīrus, which originally meant 'poison' or 'venom' rather than a biological germ.
- The term empacho is often confused with virus estomacal but specifically refers to a 'blockage' or indigestion caused by eating too much.
Examples in context
- Me duele el estómago porque tengo un virus estomacal.My stomach hurts because I have a stomach virus.
- Creo que tengo un virus estomacal.I think I have a stomach virus.
- El virus estomacal es muy común en invierno.The stomach virus is very common in winter.
- Mi hijo no puede ir a la escuela por un virus estomacal.My son cannot go to school because of a stomach virus.
Example conversation
Lucía calls Mateo to explain why she cannot go to their dinner date.
- LucíaHola Mateo, no puedo ir a cenar contigo.Hello Mateo, I cannot go to dinner with you.
- Mateo¿Estás bien, Lucía? ¿Qué te pasa?Are you okay, Lucía? What's wrong?
- LucíaNo, tengo un virus estomacal muy fuerte.No, I have a very strong stomach virus.
- MateoLo siento mucho, espero que te recuperes pronto.I am very sorry, I hope you recover 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.
