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Word of the Day: Asma

By Gerald Erichsen, About.com

La palabra del día:

el asma

Pronunciación aproximada:

AHZ-mah Listen

Significado:

asthma

Ejemplo:

El asma es una enfermedad que afecta al sistema respiratario. Es como si los tubitos de tus pulmones estuvieron apretados de tal forma que no pudieron coger ni echar aire.

Traducción:

> Asthma is a sickness that affects the respiratory system. It is as if your bronchial tubes were squeezed in such a way they could not take in or expel air.

Aviso:

Asma is a feminine noun. Although it is used with el because of its pronunciation, it also is used with feminine adjectives.

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