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    Adrenalina (en. Adrenalin)

    /a.dɾe.naˈli.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hormone that increases heart rate and blood pressure in stressful situations.
    Adrenaline is released when we are in danger.
    La adrenalina se libera cuando estamos en peligro.
    Substance that causes a feeling of energy or excitement.
    She felt a surge of adrenaline while bungee jumping.
    Ella sintió una descarga de adrenalina mientras bungee jump.
    Hormone that plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response.
    Adrenaline is crucial in emergency situations.
    La adrenalina es crucial en momentos de emergencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'renes' meaning 'kidneys', referring to its production in the adrenal glands.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adrenaline rush
    Intense feeling of excitement or energy derived from the release of adrenaline.
    subidón de adrenalina
    to give an adrenaline rush
    To provoke intense emotion or excitement.
    dar un subidón de adrenalina

    Related Words

    epinephrine
    Another way to refer to adrenaline, especially in medical contexts.
    epinefrina
    fight-or-flight response
    Physiological reaction that occurs in response to a threat.
    respuesta de lucha o huida
    hormones
    Chemical substances that regulate various functions in the body.
    hormonas

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of high energy or excitement.
    That roller coaster left me with a very high adrenaline.
    Esa montaña rusa me dejó con una adrenalina muy alta.
    To feel excited about an exhilarating situation.
    I was high on adrenaline after the game.
    Estuve con adrenalina después del partido.