From the past participle of Spanish constipar, from Latin constipare, “to press together or crowd,” from com- and stipare, “to pack.” The cold sense developed through the idea of blockage or congestion.
From the past participle of Spanish constipar, from Latin constipare, “to press together or crowd,” from com- and stipare, “to pack.” The cold sense developed through the idea of blockage or congestion.
What does constipado mean in Spanish?
Constipado usually means a cold or having a cold in Spain, and in some Latin American varieties it can mean constipated.
Does constipado mean constipated?
Sometimes. In parts of Latin America, constipado can mean constipated, but in Spain it usually refers to a cold.
What is the difference between constipado and resfriado?
Constipado and resfriado can both mean a cold in Spain, but resfriado is safer across Spanish varieties.
Is costipado correct?
No. The standard spelling is constipado, with n.
How do I say constipated clearly in Spanish?
Estreñido is the clearest general word for constipated, especially when regional ambiguity matters.