sintomas
sintómas with stress marks
symptom
Usage Note
Sintomas comes from Spanish síntomas and is widely used in medical and health discussions to refer to physical signs of illness. It is very common in everyday speech when describing one's condition to a doctor or family member, and Filipinos often list their sintomas in detail when seeking medical advice.
Examples
" May sintomas ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have symptoms today.
Literal Translation
Have symptom I now.
" Ano ang mga sintomas ng sakit mo? "
Natural Translation
What are the symptoms of your illness?
Literal Translation
What the symptoms of illness your?
" Kapag nagpatuloy ang mga sintomas mo nang higit sa tatlong araw, dapat ka nang kumonsulta sa doktor. "
Natural Translation
If your symptoms continue for more than three days, you should already consult a doctor.
Literal Translation
When continue the symptoms your more than three days, should you already consult to doctor.
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