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Toser

Definition

(verb) Expel air from the lungs abruptly; a sudden expulsion of air

Examples

Tosió con fuerza en un intento de despejar su garganta.
He coughed forcefully in an attempt to clear his throat.
  • Tosí durante la película.

    I coughed during the movie.

  • Lucía tosió en el andén del metro a las siete.

    Lucía coughed on the subway platform at seven.

  • A mi abuelo le da por toser cuando llega el frío de enero.

    My grandpa starts coughing when January cold sets in.

  • No toses así en la reunión, por favor.

    Don't cough like that in the meeting, please.

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