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How do you say "fever" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la fiebre
In Spanish (Latin America), "fever" is la fiebre.
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Pronunciation
Say "la fiebre" as LA FEEEH-breh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Grammar notes
la fiebre is feminine. Its plural is fiebres.
Example sentence
Se quedó en cama con fiebre.
He stayed in bed with a fever.
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How to remember la fiebre
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- elbow el codo
- wrist la muñeca
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- knee la rodilla
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Questions about la fiebre
How do you pronounce la fiebre?
Say "la fiebre" as LA FEEEH-breh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Is la fiebre masculine or feminine?
la fiebre is feminine. la fiebre is feminine. Its plural is fiebres.
How is la fiebre used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la fiebre is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se quedó en cama con fiebre. (He stayed in bed with a fever.).
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