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/ˈfɛ.bɾi/
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A higher than normal body temperature, usually a sign of illness.
Examples
Ele faltou ao trabalho por causa da febre.
He missed work because of a fever.
Ela está com febre desde ontem.
She has had a fever since yesterday.
O médico mediu a febre da criança.
The doctor checked the child’s fever.
Se a febre continuar, procure um médico.
If the fever continues, see a doctor.
A febre baixou durante a noite.
The fever went down overnight.
Meanings
Examples
Ela está com febre desde ontem.
She has had a fever since yesterday.
O médico mediu a febre da criança.
The doctor checked the child’s fever.
A febre baixou durante a noite.
The fever went down overnight.
Se a febre continuar, procure um médico.
If the fever continues, see a doctor.
Ele faltou ao trabalho por causa da febre.
He missed work because of a fever.
Etymology
From Latin febris, fever.
FAQ
A higher than normal body temperature, usually a sign of illness.
Is febre masculine or feminine?
What is the plural of febre?
What does estar com febre mean?
It means to have a fever.
The reference pronunciation is /ˈfɛ.bɾi/.
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