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    Ahogaba (en. Drowned)

    /a.oˈɣa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause someone or something to be unable to breathe.
    The smoke was suffocating the occupants of the building.
    El humo ahogaba a los ocupantes del edificio.
    To subject someone to a situation of suffocation or deprivation of freedom.
    Sadness overwhelmed her thoughts.
    La tristeza ahogaba sus pensamientos.
    To prevent the development or growth of something.
    The lack of resources was suffocating the project.
    La falta de recursos ahogaba el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ahogar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (towards) and 'occlusus' (closed).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drown one's sorrows
    To try to forget emotional pain with activities like drinking.
    ahogar las penas
    to drown in a glass of water
    To make a big deal out of a minor issue.
    ahogar en un vaso de agua
    unable to breathe
    To be in a very stressful or overwhelming situation.
    no poder respirar

    Related Words

    to drown
    To cause suffocation.
    ahogar
    drowned
    A person who has suffered from drowning.
    ahogado
    suffocation
    The act of suffocating or drowning.
    sufocación

    Slang Meanings

    To be very overwhelmed by emotions.
    I am so overwhelmed with problems that I don’t know what to do.
    Estoy tan ahogado con los problemas que no sé qué hacer.
    To feel suffocated by responsibilities.
    Work is suffocating me; I can't handle so much.
    El trabajo me ahoga, no puedo con tanto.