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    Arcadas (en. Arcades)

    /arˈkaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Involuntary movements that can provoke vomiting.
    I felt gagging after overeating.
    Sentí arcadas después de comer en exceso.
    Sensation of nausea accompanied by abdominal contractions.
    The gagging made me feel very unwell during the trip.
    Las arcadas me hicieron sentir muy mal durante el viaje.
    Gastric reflex that can be caused by various factors.
    The spoiled food made him gag.
    La comida en mal estado le provocó arcadas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'arcada', which refers to a movement of constriction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have gagging
    To experience involuntary contractions of the stomach.
    tener arcadas
    to provoke gagging
    To cause the sensation of nausea without reaching the point of vomiting.
    provocar arcadas
    to feel gagging
    To experience discomfort in the stomach that may lead to vomiting.
    sentir arcadas

    Related Words

    nausea
    Sensation of discomfort in the stomach that can precede vomiting.
    náusea
    vomiting
    Expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.
    vómito
    gastroenteritis
    Inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can cause gagging.
    gastroenteritis

    Slang Meanings

    To feel stomach discomfort from overeating.
    After that dinner, I had some spectacular gagging.
    Después de esa cena, tuve unas arcadas espectaculares.
    A reflex that causes intestinal discomfort.
    That drink gave me gagging that I couldn't stand.
    Esa bebida me dio unas arcadas que no podía aguantar.