Delhi belly
Significado: Traveler's diarrhea, especially from Indian food.
'Delhi belly' is British/Australian term for traveler's diarrhea, especially from eating in India. Named after Delhi. American equivalent is 'Montezuma's revenge.'
Ejemplos
- I've got Delhi belly from the trip. 旅途中拉肚子了He pillado diarrea del viajero en el viaje旅行でお腹を壊した여행에서 배탈이 났어.
- Watch out for Delhi belly. 小心旅行者腹泻Cuidado con la diarrea del viajero旅行者下痢に気をつけて여행자 설사 조심해.
- Classic case of Delhi belly. 典型的旅行者腹泻Un caso clásico de diarrea del viajero典型的な旅行者下痢だ전형적인 여행자 설사야.
Pronunciación
/ˈdɛli ˈbɛli/
Guía de uso
Contexto: travel, illness
Tono: casual, humorous
✓ Correcto
- Travel-related stomach problems旅行相关的肠胃问题Problemas estomacales relacionados con viajes旅行に関連したお腹の問題여행 관련 위장 문제
✗ Incorrecto
- Could be seen as culturally insensitive可能被视为文化不敏感Puede considerarse culturalmente insensible文化的に不適切と見なされる可能性がある문화적으로 무례하게 느껴질 수 있음
Errores comunes
- Potentially offensive—implies Indian food causes problems
Origen e historia
British/Australian term for gastric upset from travel, particularly to India. Named after India's capital. Acknowledges stomach problems common when visiting new countries.
Etimología: Delhi + belly (stomach)
Primera vez registrado: 20th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Travel culture
Regional notes: British/Australian. American say 'Montezuma's revenge.'
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