Agobiado (en. Overwhelmed)

[aɡoˈβjaðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is under an excessive load of work or stress.
I feel overwhelmed by all the tasks I need to complete.
Me siento agobiado por todas las tareas que tengo que completar.
That feels emotionally overwhelmed.
After the discussion, he was overwhelmed and didn’t know how to react.
Después de la discusión, estaba agobiado y no sabía cómo reaccionar.
Perception of being trapped by problems or responsibilities.
The overwhelming work environment caused him anxiety.
El agobiado ambiente laboral le provocó ansiedad.

Etymology

Derived from 'agobiar', which comes from the verb 'agobiar', meaning to overwhelm or overload.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be overwhelmed
to feel overwhelmed or overloaded.
estar agobiado
to live overwhelmed
to maintain a constant state of pressure and stress.
vivir agobiado
to work overwhelmed
to carry out tasks under a great load and without rest.
trabajar agobiado

Related Words

overwhelm
Feeling of excessive stress or pressure.
agobio
stressed
Someone who suffers from stress.
estresado
anxiety
State of worry or agitation.
ansiedad

Slang Meanings

To be on a thousand
I’m on a thousand with all the work I have, I feel overwhelmed.
Estoy a mil con todo el trabajo que tengo, me siento agobiado.
To carry the world on one's shoulders
You always say you carry the world on your shoulders, do you feel overwhelmed?
Siempre dices que cargas el mundo en los hombros, ¿te sientes agobiado?