flato

el flato(
flah
-
toh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. flatulance
El flato puede ser síntoma de síndrome de colon irritable, enfermedad celíaca o intolerancia a la lactosa.Flatulance may be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease or lactose intolerance.
b. wind
Los productos lácteos y la fruta seca pueden provocar flato.Dairy products and dried fruit can cause wind.
2. (medicine)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. stitch
Al deportista le entró flato y tuvo que abandonar la carrera.The athlete had a stitch and he had to pull out of the race.
b. side ache
Si te da flato cuando corres, disminuye el ritmo y camina hasta que el dolor ceda.If you get a side ache while running, slow your pace and walk until the pain subsides.
3. (melancholy)
Regionalism used in El Salvador
(El Salvador)
Regionalism used in Guatemala
(Guatemala)
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
(Nicaragua)
a. gloom
En Navidad me invade un flato porque me acuerdo de cuando lo celebraba con mis abuelos.I get a feeling of gloom at Christmas because I remember when I used to celebrate it with my grandparents.
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