Calambre (en. Electric shock)

/kaˈlambre/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Involuntary contraction of a muscle that causes pain.

The cramp appeared while I was running.

El calambre apareció mientras corría.

Sensation of tightness and pain in a muscle.

I felt a cramp in my leg after sitting for a long time.

Sentí un calambre en la pierna después de estar sentado mucho tiempo.

Muscle spasm that can occur during exercise.

Cramps are common in athletes when they are dehydrated.

Los calambres son comunes en atletas cuando están deshidratados.

From Latin 'clamare', which means to call, in reference to the strong sensation it provokes.

cramp in the leg

Pain or spasm in the leg muscle.

calambre en la pierna

to have cramps

To experience painful contractions in the muscles.

tener calambres

study cramp

Muscle tension or pain related to long hours of studying.

calambre de estudio

spasm

Sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle.

espasmo

muscle

Tissue that produces movement by contracting.

músculo

tension

State of being stretched or tight.

tensión

Cramp in daily life

I got a cramp in my hand after using the phone for too long.

Me dio un calambre en la mano después de usar el teléfono demasiado tiempo.

Emotional cramp

I had an emotional cramp when reminiscing about old times.

Tuve un calambre emocional al recordar viejos tiempos.