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    Espasmo (en. Spasm)

    /esˈpasmo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle.
    The child suffered a spasm in his leg after running too much.
    El niño sufrió un espasmo en la pierna después de correr demasiado.
    Sudden and involuntary movement of the body.
    He had a spasm while watching the horror movie.
    Le dio un espasmo mientras estaba viendo la película de terror.
    Episode of intense emotional tension empty of causal significance.
    During the speech, he felt a spasm of laughter that he couldn't hold back.
    Durante el discurso, sintió un espasmo de risa que no pudo contener.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'spasmos', which means 'pull, tug'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diaphragm spasm
    Contraction of the diaphragm muscle that causes hiccups.
    espasmo del diafragma
    to have spasms
    To experience involuntary contractions in the body.
    tener espasmos

    Related Words

    cardiac spasm
    Involuntary contraction of the heart muscle;
    espasmo cardíaco
    muscle spasm
    Involuntary contraction of a muscle.
    espasmo muscular

    Slang Meanings

    Sudden and unexpected reaction.
    That was a total spasm, I didn't see it coming.
    Eso fue un espasmo total, no me lo esperaba.
    Uncontrollable laughter at a serious moment.
    In the middle of the meeting, he had a spasm and everyone laughed.
    En medio de la reunión, le dio un espasmo y todos se rieron.