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    Toser (en. Cough)

    /toˈseɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To expel air from the lungs with a loud and involuntary sound.
    He coughs because he has a cold.
    Él tose porque tiene un resfriado.
    To produce a sound as a result of throat irritation.
    She coughed to clear her throat before speaking.
    Ella tosió para aclarar su garganta antes de hablar.
    To react to dust or other irritating substances in the air.
    The dust cloud made everyone cough.
    La nube de polvo hizo que todos toseran.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tussire', meaning 'to cough'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cough to avoid crying
    To express emotion or sadness without crying.
    toser para no llorar
    cough in the room
    To make noise or interrupt in an inappropriate place.
    toser en la sala
    to give a cough
    To start a cough as a way to gain attention.
    dar una tos

    Related Words

    cough
    Action of coughing.
    tos
    forced cough
    Coughing involuntarily due to some circumstance (such as irritation or laughter).
    toser obligado
    dry cough
    A type of cough without mucus production.
    tos seca

    Slang Meanings

    Coughing as a sign of nervousness.
    When he was asked about his exam, he coughed from nerves.
    Cuando le preguntaron sobre su examen, tosió de nervios.
    To make noise with a cough to attract attention.
    He started to cough during the meeting so that everyone would look at him.
    Empezó a toser durante la reunión para que todos lo miraran.