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    Ahogando (en. Drowning)

    a.o.'ɡan.ðo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent someone's breathing by submerging them in water or another liquid.
    The child was almost drowning in the pool.
    El niño estuvo a punto de ahogarse en la piscina.
    To feel overwhelmed or unable to handle a situation.
    I feel like I am drowning with so many responsibilities.
    Me siento ahogando con tantas responsabilidades.
    To cause emotional or psychological suffering.
    The pain of loss had me drowning.
    El dolor de la pérdida lo tenía ahogando.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ahogar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'horrere' (to fear).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drowning in a glass of water
    To worry excessively about a minor problem.
    ahogándose en un vaso de agua
    to drown in tears
    To cry profusely out of sadness or emotion.
    ahogarse en lágrimas
    to drown sorrows
    To try to forget emotional pain through distraction or alcohol.
    ahogar las penas

    Related Words

    to drown
    To prevent breathing by immersion in liquid.
    ahogar
    suffocation
    State of not being able to breathe properly.
    sufocación
    hangover
    Consequence of excessive alcohol consumption.
    resaca

    Slang Meanings

    To be very stressed.
    I am drowning with all this work.
    Estoy ahogando con todo este trabajo.
    To feel overwhelmed by emotions.
    I am drowning because of everything that is happening.
    Me estoy ahogando por todo lo que está pasando.