Desfallecimiento (en. Fainting)
/des.fa.ʝe.θiˈmien.to/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
English: State of extreme weakness that may lead to loss of consciousness.
English: The woman's fainting was noticeable after intense exercise.
El desfallecimiento de la mujer fue perceptible tras el ejercicio intenso.
English: Fainting or alteration of health due to physical or emotional causes.
English: Prolonged stress can cause fainting in people.
El estrés prolongado puede provocar desfallecimientos en las personas.
Etymology
English: The term comes from the verb 'desfallecer', which originates from the Latin 'defallescere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: heat fainting
English: Fainting due to high temperatures.
desfallecimiento por calor
English: physical fainting
English: Loss of strength or bodily energy.
desfallecimiento físico
Related Words
English: to faint
English: Verb that indicates the action of losing consciousness or becoming weak.
desfallecer
English: to fade away
English: To physically lose oneself or become less visible.
desvanecerse
Slang Meanings
English: Drop in energy
English: You need to rest; I see you in a state of fainting.
Tienes que descansar, te veo en un estado de desfallecimiento.
English: Almost fainted
English: After running so much, I am in total fainting.
Después de correr tanto, estoy en un desfallecimiento total.