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    Desmayos (en. Fainting)

    /desˈma.jos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Incident of temporarily losing consciousness.
    The patient suffered several fainting spells during the consultation.
    El paciente sufrió varios desmayos durante la consulta.
    Sudden feeling of weakness that may lead to losing consciousness.
    Fainting can be caused by severe dehydration.
    Los desmayos pueden ser causados por una deshidratación severa.
    Situation of physical collapse often related to stress or fatigue.
    She fainted in the middle of the exam due to nerves.
    Ella tuvo un desmayo en medio del examen por nervios.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'desmayar,' which means to faint.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to faint
    To lose consciousness suddenly.
    desmallarse
    to experience fainting spells
    To experience recurring episodes of fainting.
    sufrir desmayos
    momentary fainting
    Loss of consciousness for a short period.
    desmayo momentáneo

    Related Words

    fainting
    The action of fainting.
    desmayo
    to faint
    To fall into a state of unconsciousness.
    desmayarse
    unconsciousness
    State in which the ability to be conscious is lost.
    inconsciencia

    Slang Meanings

    Short circuit
    I'm feeling unwell, I think I'm going to short circuit.
    Me estoy sintiendo mal, creo que voy a tener un cortocircuito.
    To fall flat
    I felt so bad that I fell flat on the ground.
    Me sentí tan mal que caí de boca en el suelo.