COVID-19 is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in the Wuhan province of China in 2019. If you are a medical professional in 2020 in direct contact with Spanish-speaking patients, it is imperative that you have familiarity with the Spanish names for COVID symptoms. This could save a life!
COVID-19 symptoms English to Spanish
COVID-19 symptoms in Spanish
| Symptom in English | Symptom in Spanish | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Fiebre | Common symptom |
| Chills | Resfriado | Common symptom |
| Cough | Tos | Common symptom |
| Shortness Of Breath | Dificultad Para Respirar | Common symptom |
| Difficulty Breathing | Respiración Dificultosa | Common symptom |
| Fatigue | Fatiga | Common symptom |
| Tiredness | Cansancio | Common symptom |
| Muscle Aches | Dolores Musculares | ranging from mild to severe |
| Body Aches | Dolor De Cuerpo | ranging from mild to severe |
| Headache | Dolor De Cabeza | ranging from mild to severe |
| Loss Of Taste | Pérdida Del Gusto | ranging from mild to severe |
| Loss Of Smell | Pérdida Del Olfato | ranging from mild to severe |
| Sore Throat | Dolor De Garganta | ranging from mild to severe |
| Congestion | Congestión | ranging from mild to severe |
| Nausea | Náusea | ranging from mild to severe |
| Vomiting | Vómitos | ranging from mild to severe |
| Diarrhea | Diarrea | ranging from mild to severe |
| Runny Nose | Nariz Que Moquea | ranging from mild to severe |
| Trouble Breathing | Dificultad Para Respirar | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Persistent Chest Pain | Dolor De Pecho Persistente | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Pressure In The Chest | Presión En El Pecho | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Confusion | Confusión | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Inability To Wake | Incapacidad Para Despertar | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Inability To Stay Awake | Incapacidad Para Mantenerse Despierto | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Bluish Lips Or Face | Los Labios Azulados O La Cara | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Loss Of Speech | Pérdida Del Habla | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| Loss Of Movement | Pérdida De Movimiento | seek emergency medical care immediately |
| A Rash On Skin | Una Erupción En La Piel | less common symptom |
| Discoloration Of Fingers Or Toes | Decoloración De Los Dedos De Manos Y Pies | less common symptom |
| Conjunctivitis | Conjuntivitis | less common symptom |
This list of symptoms was obtained from the CDC and are current as of the time of publication. This is meant to be a Spanish language resource, not a medical resource! Please consult the CDC website or your physician for medical advice.
To learn more, visit our complete page on Spanish vocabulary for medical professionals.
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