Chorreando (en. Dripping)

/tʃoˈrean̄do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of flowing or falling in abundance.
The water was gushing from the hose.
El agua estaba chorreando de la manguera.
To waste something, like sweat or effort.
After running, I was dripping with sweat.
Después de correr, estaba chorreando de sudor.
To express something in an intense or exaggerated way.
The artist was bursting with creativity in his latest work.
El artista estaba chorreando creatividad en su última obra.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'chorrear', which in turn is related to the sound and action of a liquid falling.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crying abundantly
Abundant and uncontrolled crying.
chorreando en lágrimas
overflowing with energy
Showing great vitality or enthusiasm.
chorreando energía
bleeding profusely
An expression to indicate a wound that is bleeding a lot.
chorreando sangre

Related Words

chorrear
A verb that means to make a liquid flow or fall.
chorrear
jet
Fluid that comes out of a conduit at high speed.
chorro

Slang Meanings

Being very excited or euphoric.
Today I am overflowing with happiness because of the good result.
Hoy estoy chorreando de felicidad por el buen resultado.
Giving a lot of information or talking non-stop.
In the meeting, he was gushing data and figures.
En la reunión, él estaba chorreando datos y cifras.