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    Desmayar (en. Faint)

    /des.maˈjar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone lose consciousness.
    The blow knocked the boxer out.
    El golpe desmayó al boxeador.
    To lose strength or spirit.
    The news emotionally overwhelmed her.
    La noticia la desmayó emocionalmente.
    To interrupt the activity, breathing, or normal state of someone.
    She fainted from the heat at the parade.
    Se desmayó por el calor en el desfile.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'desmaiare', which means 'to cease to be awake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to faint from love
    To lose consciousness or reason due to love.
    desmayar de amor
    to faint in public
    To fall unconscious in a place where there are other people.
    desmayarse en público
    to faint from the heat
    To lose consciousness due to high temperatures.
    desmayar por el calor

    Related Words

    fainting
    Temporary loss of consciousness.
    desmayo
    syncope
    Interruption of blood flow to the brain, which can cause fainting.
    sincope
    dizziness
    Sensation of instability that can precede fainting.
    mareo

    Slang Meanings

    To be very impressed or surprised.
    That news knocked me out, I can't believe it.
    Esa noticia me desmayó, no lo puedo creer.
    To feel overwhelmed or emotionally flooded.
    I was so happy that I almost fainted with joy.
    Estaba tan feliz que casi me desmayo de alegría.