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    Tosía (en. Coughed)

    /toˈsi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Abrupt movement of the respiratory system that expels air from the lungs.
    The cough can be a symptom of a cold.
    La tosía puede ser un síntoma de un resfriado.
    Noises produced in the throat when coughing.
    I heard a loud cough in the waiting room.
    Escuché una tosía fuerte en la sala de espera.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'toser', which comes from the Latin 'tussire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dry cough
    Cough that does not produce phlegm.
    tosía seca
    productive cough
    Cough that produces phlegm or mucus.
    tosía productiva
    persistent cough
    Cough that lasts a long time and is not easily relieved.
    tosía persistente

    Related Words

    toser
    To perform the action of coughing.
    toser
    cough
    The sound or effect of coughing.
    tos
    cold
    Condition that causes cough and other respiratory symptoms.
    resfriado

    Slang Meanings

    Mild cough of someone trying to get attention.
    He coughed as if he were sick just to be looked at.
    Hizo una tosía como si estuviera enfermo solo para que la miraran.
    Unexpected cough in a quiet place.
    The cough in the cinema made everyone look uneasy.
    La tosía en el cine causó que todos miraran inquietos.