noun a stomachache or digestive issue often associated with eating spicy or unfamiliar foods in Spanish cuisine
May refer to a reaction to unfamiliar or spicy foods while dining in Spanish restaurants.
Refers to a stomach ache or gastrointestinal discomfort experienced by travelers in foreign countries, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions.
Used to describe a stomach illness or digestive issue that occurs while traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.
Used colloquially to describe a stomach ache experienced after indulging in Spanish cuisine or beverages.
In the writing world, 'Spanish tummy' can be used as a metaphor to describe a feeling of nervousness or anxiety before a big deadline or important event.
Psychologists may use the term 'Spanish tummy' to describe a psychosomatic reaction to stress or anxiety, where physical symptoms such as stomach pain are brought on by emotional distress.