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faringitis

English translation of faringitis

pharyngitis

The Spanish word 'faringitis' translates to 'pharyngitis' in English. Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It usually results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, a hoarse voice, and difficulty swallowing. It is one of the most common conditions that make people seek medical advice.


Example sentences using: faringitis

Es importante tomar mucho líquido si tienes faringitis.

English translation of Es importante tomar mucho líquido si tienes faringitis.

It's important to drink lots of liquids if you have pharyngitis.

This example sentence is about giving advice regarding a health condition, in this case, how to manage pharyngitis, suggesting that one should drink plenty of liquids.

Fui al médico porque pensé que tenía faringitis.

English translation of Fui al médico porque pensé que tenía faringitis.

I went to the doctor because I thought I had pharyngitis.

This sentence is an example of past simple tense and it's used to express completed actions in the past. In this case, the speaker already saw the doctor because they suspected they had pharyngitis.

Mi hermana no pudo cantar en el coro porque tiene faringitis.

English translation of Mi hermana no pudo cantar en el coro porque tiene faringitis.

My sister could not sing in the choir because she has pharyngitis.

This is an example of using 'poder' (can) in the past tense in negative form ('no pudo' = could not) in relation to an action someone could not perform. In this case, the sister could not sing due to having pharyngitis.

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