Atacado (en. Attacked)
a-ta-ka-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person or thing that has suffered an attack.
The attacked town defended itself bravely.
El pueblo atacado se defendió valientemente.
Refers to someone who is under strong emotional or psychological pressure.
I was attacked by anxiety before the exam.
Estaba atacado por la ansiedad antes del examen.
Used to describe a chaotic or disorderly situation.
The place was attacked with people during the party.
El lugar estaba atacado de gente durante la fiesta.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'atacar', which has its roots in the Latin 'attaccare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
attacked by anxiety
State of being under strong psychological pressure.
atacado por la ansiedad
attacked with laughter
Being in a state of uncontrollable laughter.
atacado de risa
attacked by doubts
Feeling overwhelmed by insecurity.
atacado por las dudas
Related Words
attack
Action of hurting or harming someone.
atacar
attack
Action of attacking.
ataque
aggression
Action of assaulting or attacking.
agresión
Slang Meanings
To be very stressed or overwhelmed.
I am overwhelmed with so much work.
Estoy atacado con tanto trabajo.
Mental or emotional control over something.
I feel overwhelmed by what people say.
Me siento atacado por lo que dice la gente.