How to Say ‘Do you have something for a cough?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Tiene algo para la tos?
tee-EH-neh AHL-goh pah-rah lah tohs
[tee-EH-neh AHL-goh pah-rah lah tohs]
💬 Usage Tip: Swap in any symptom after para: ¿Tiene algo para el dolor de cabeza? "Do you have something for a headache?"
🇪🇸 In Spain: This is exactly how locals start at the pharmacy counter, and the pharmacist will usually ask a question or two before recommending something.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Tiene algo
tee-EH-neh AHL-goh
Do you have something
'Tiene' is the polite 'usted' form of 'tener'. Raise your voice at the end, as in any question.
¿Tiene algo más barato?
Do you have something cheaper?
Words in this phrase
Tiene
[tee-EH-neh]
do you have
Formal singular form of tener, often used in shops to ask if something is available.
¿Tiene otra talla?
Do you have another size?
algo
[AHL-goh]
something
An indefinite pronoun meaning 'something'.
Buscaba algo apropiado para la ocasión.
I was looking for something appropriate for the occasion.
para la tos?
pah-rah lah tohs
for a cough?
'Para' here means 'for' (a purpose). 'Tos' (cough) is feminine: la tos.
Este jarabe es para la tos.
This syrup is for a cough.
Words in this phrase
para
[pah-rah]
for
Intended to be given to or used by someone or something.
Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
tos
[tohs]
cough
Feminine noun for the act or illness of coughing.
Mi hijo tiene mucha tos.
My son has a bad cough.
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