Commonly used in medical contexts.
Example Sentences
La tos puede ser un síntoma de múltiples enfermedades.
The cough can be a symptom of multiple illnesses.
Even though I don't have a fever, this persistent cough worries me, as it could be indicative of something more serious.
El médico me recomendó que no ignorara la tos, puesto que puede ser un indicio de una infección respiratoria.
The doctor advised me not to ignore the cough, since it can be a sign of a respiratory infection.