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Tienes tos, por eso te doy este jarabe.

Tienes tos, por eso te doy este jarabe.
You have a cough, that is why I am giving you this syrup.
From Lesson 315:First Aid and Remedies·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about Tienes tos, por eso te doy este jarabe.

Why is there no 'una' before 'tos'?
In Spanish, when talking about common illnesses or symptoms with the verb tener (to have), you usually leave out the indefinite article (un or una). So, 'I have a cough' is just tengo tos, and 'I have a fever' is tengo fiebre.
Does 'por eso' always mean 'that is why'?
Yes, por eso literally translates to 'for that', but it is the most common way to say 'that is why' or 'therefore' in Spanish. It is a great linking phrase to connect a cause (tienes tos) with an effect (te doy este jarabe).
Why does the Spanish sentence use the simple present 'te doy' instead of the present continuous 'te estoy dando' for 'I am giving you'?
In Spanish, the simple present tense (doy) is frequently used for actions happening right at this moment, especially for quick actions like handing something to someone. While te estoy dando is not wrong, the simple present is much more natural here.
Could I say 'jarabe para la tos' instead of just 'jarabe'?
Yes, you can! Jarabe means 'syrup' in general, but in a medical context, it is immediately understood as cough syrup. If you want to be specific, jarabe para la tos is perfectly correct and very common.

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