Desmayado (en. Faint)

/des.ma.'ja.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who has lost consciousness.
The doctor ran to help the fainted person.
El médico corrió hacia el desmayado para ayudarlo.
Indicates a state of extreme weakness.
After the marathon, he felt faint and had to sit down.
Después de la maratón, se sintió desmayado y tuvo que sentarse.
Means to be emotionally overwhelmed.
The news left her fainted with happiness.
La noticia la dejó desmayada de la felicidad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exmaiare', which means to lose consciousness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fainted with love
State of emotional weakness caused by love.
desmayado de amor
to faint
To lose consciousness suddenly.
caerse desmayado
to be faint
To be in a state of weakness or unconsciousness.
estar desmayado

Related Words

faint
Temporary loss of consciousness.
desmayo
to fade away
To become lost or gradually disappear.
desvanecerse

Slang Meanings

To be very impressed or overwhelmed by something.
I was stunned by the show, it was incredible!
Quedé desmayado con el espectáculo, ¡fue increíble!
To feel very tired or exhausted.
After that party, I'm exhausted.
Después de esa fiesta, estoy desmayado.