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    Dopamina (en. Dopamine)

    /dopamine/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A chemical substance in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter.
    Dopamine is essential for regulating pleasure and motivation.
    La dopamina es esencial para regular el placer y la motivación.
    Involved in the regulation of movement and various cognitive functions.
    Dopamine levels are related to disorders such as Parkinson's.
    Los niveles de dopamina están relacionados con trastornos como el Parkinson.
    Participates in emotional response and decision-making.
    Dopamine influences our emotions and how we respond to stimuli.
    La dopamina influye en nuestras emociones y en cómo respondemos a estímulos.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'dopa' and the suffix 'amine,' referring to its chemical nature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dopamine spike
    Intense feeling of happiness or pleasure driven by an increase in dopamine levels.
    subida de dopamina
    dopamine blockade
    Interference or reduction in the action of dopamine, common in certain disorders.
    bloqueo de dopamina

    Related Words

    serotonin
    Another neurotransmitter that influences mood.
    serotonina
    norepinephrine
    A hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter and is related to stress.
    noradrenalina

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling of extreme happiness.
    When he won the lottery, he felt a huge dose of dopamine.
    Cuando ganó la lotería, sintió una gran dosis de dopamina.
    Reward effect after performing a gratifying activity.
    That delicious food gave me a shot of dopamine.
    Esa comida deliciosa me dio una inyección de dopamina.