Spanish Tummy

Pronunciation: /ˈspænɪʃ ˈtʌmi/

Definitions of Spanish tummy

noun a stomachache or digestive issue often associated with eating spicy or unfamiliar foods in Spanish cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I have a Spanish tummy after eating too much paella.

A2 She complained of a Spanish tummy after trying the spicy chorizo.

B1 The traveler experienced a bout of Spanish tummy from unfamiliar cuisine.

B2 Despite enjoying the tapas, he ended up with a severe case of Spanish tummy.

C1 The doctor diagnosed her with gastroenteritis, commonly known as Spanish tummy.

C2 After a week of suffering from Spanish tummy, she finally sought medical attention.

Examples of Spanish tummy in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with Spanish tummy after their recent trip to Mexico.

informal I think I may have caught a case of Spanish tummy from that street food vendor.

slang I've got a serious case of Spanish tummy after that sketchy burrito I ate.

figurative The team's poor performance in the game gave me a serious case of Spanish tummy.

Grammatical Forms of Spanish tummy

• past tense: had a Spanish tummy
• plural: Spanish tummies
• comparative: more Spanish tummy
• superlative: most Spanish tummy
• present tense: has a Spanish tummy
• future tense: will have a Spanish tummy
• perfect tense: has had a Spanish tummy
• continuous tense: is having a Spanish tummy
• singular: Spanish tummy
• positive degree: Spanish tummy
• infinitive: to have a Spanish tummy
• gerund: having a Spanish tummy
• participle: having a Spanish tummy

Origin and Evolution of Spanish tummy

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Spanish tummy' originated from the belief that travelers to Spain often experienced stomach issues due to the unfamiliar food and water in the region.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Spanish tummy' has evolved to refer to any kind of stomach upset or digestive issue experienced while traveling, not just specifically to Spain.