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flu

/fluː/

The flu is a common infectious illness caused by a virus that results in symptoms like fever, body aches, and a cough. It is usually more severe than a common cold and often requires bed rest to recover.

Exemplos

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1

I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.

I am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.

2

The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.

Medical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.

3

I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.

I believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
flu
Adjetivo
flu-like
Relacionado
influenza
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.

Quiz rápido

Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: the

Exemplos

1

I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.

everyday

I am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.

2

The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.

formal

Medical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.

3

I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.

informal

I believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.

4

Research indicates that the flu spreads more rapidly in cold, dry climates.

academic

Scientific studies show that the influenza virus moves quickly in specific weather conditions.

5

Please work from home if you have symptoms of the flu to prevent spreading it to the team.

business

If you show signs of being sick, stay away from the office so others do not get ill.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
flu
Adjetivo
flu-like
Relacionado
influenza

Colocações comuns

catch the flu to become infected with the flu virus
flu shot a vaccination given by a needle to prevent the flu
flu symptoms physical signs that someone has the flu, like a fever
seasonal flu the type of flu that happens every year at a certain time
flu season the period of the year when the flu is most common

Frases Comuns

come down with the flu

to start to get sick with the flu

flu-like symptoms

physical feelings that are similar to having the flu

man flu

a humorous, informal term for a man exaggerating the severity of a cold

Frequentemente confundido com

flu vs cold

A cold is a mild respiratory infection, while the flu is more severe and usually includes a high fever and muscle pain.

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Notas de uso

The word 'flu' is almost always used with the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'the flu'). It is used as a general term for influenza in both casual and semi-formal English.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I have flu' or 'I have a flu' instead of the correct form, 'I have the flu.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.

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Origem da palavra

A late 18th-century shortening of the Italian word 'influenza', which originally referred to the 'influence' of the stars on human health.

Padrões gramaticais

Always used with the definite article 'the' in common speech. Categorized as a singular, uncountable noun when referring to the general illness. Rarely used in plural ('flus') except when talking about different scientific strains.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, pharmacies and clinics heavily promote 'flu shots' during the autumn months to prepare for the winter flu season.

Quiz rápido

Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: the

Frases relacionadas

Mais palavras de Health

nose

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The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

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The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

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The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

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A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

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Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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