This is the 11706th most frequent Spanish word.
gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often causing diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
The term 'gastroenteritis' is used here to refer to a personal health condition experienced in the past.
Tuve gastroenteritis la semana pasada y no pude ir a trabajar.
I had gastroenteritis last week and couldn't go to work.
In this sentence, 'gastroenteritis' is presented as a general medical condition, emphasizing its potential causes.
La gastroenteritis puede ser causada por bacterias en alimentos contaminados.
Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacteria in contaminated food.
Here, the term 'gastroenteritis' is mentioned in the context of treatment advice by healthcare professionals.