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How to Say "I have a fever" in Spanish
Express that you have a fever in Spanish. Essential for communicating illness to others.
Tengo fiebre.
TEN-go FYEH-brehneutral
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Use this when you feel unusually hot, achy, and unwell. It's a direct way to tell someone you suspect you have a fever.
Alternatives
- Tengo calentura.More common in some Caribbean and Central American countries.
- Estoy ardiendo.More informal and emphasizes the feeling of intense heat.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'fiebre' with 'febrero'
'Fiebre' means fever, while 'febrero' means February.
Using 'estar' instead of 'tener'
While you 'are' sick with 'estar', you 'have' a fever with 'tener'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it's common to mention symptoms like fever when discussing health, even in casual conversation.
Frequently asked
how to say i have a fever in spanish
The most common way to say 'I have a fever' in Spanish is 'Tengo fiebre.' This is understood across most Spanish-speaking regions.
what is a fever in spanish
A fever in Spanish is called 'fiebre.' It refers to an abnormally high body temperature.
how to say i feel sick in spanish
You can say 'Me siento enfermo' for 'I feel sick.' If you specifically have a fever, you'd say 'Tengo fiebre.'
