Health

The Spanish word "gripe" means... in English.

• Cold
• Flu
• Allergy
• Asthma

Answer explanation

"Flu" is the English word for "gripe," which is usually more severe than a "cold" (resfrío).

Itchy red spots all over your body are a symptom of...

• Chickenpox
• a Sprain
• Diabetes
• a Cold

Answer explanation

"Chickenpox" (varicela) is famous for causing itchy red spots.

A strong pain in your head, often with sensitivity to light, is a...

• Headache
• Migraine
• Stomachache
• Sprain

Answer explanation

A "migraine" is a very strong headache, often with other symptoms like sensitivity to light.

I ate some very old fish. Now I have...

• food poisoning
• acid reflux
• asthma
• an allergy

Answer explanation

Eating bad food can cause "food poisoning" (intoxicación).

When you have a cold, your nose is often...

• swollen
• runny
• itchy
• tired

Answer explanation

A "runny nose" is a classic symptom of a cold (resfrío).

A body temperature of 39°C is a...

• fever
• cough
• chill
• pain

Answer explanation

A high temperature is called a "fever" (fiebre).

"Achoo!" This person is...

• coughing
• wheezing
• resting
• sneezing

Answer explanation

"Sneezing" (estornudando) is the action of expelling air from the nose and mouth.

People with asthma often use an... to breathe better.

• inhaler
• candy
• spot
• fever

Answer explanation

An "inhaler" is the device used to administer medication for asthma.

I played football and hurt my ankle. Now it is big and...

• itchy
• tired
• runny
• swollen

Answer explanation

When you sprain a part of your body, it often becomes "swollen" (inflamado).

A cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath can be symptoms of...

• Bronchitis
• Diabetes
• a Sprain
• Chickenpox

Answer explanation

"Bronchitis" is an inflammation of the airways that causes coughing and difficulty breathing.