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    Estornudar (en. Sneeze)

    /es.tor.nuˈðar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To expel air suddenly through the nose.
    When someone sneezes, it is a sign that they may be sick.
    Cuando alguien estornuda, es un signo de que puede estar enfermo.
    Involuntary reaction that can be triggered by allergens.
    He sneezed several times due to the dust in the air.
    Estornudó varias veces debido al polvo en el aire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sternutare', which means 'to sneeze'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sneezing in public
    The act of sneezing while in a meeting or social occasion, often awkward.
    estornudar en público
    chain sneeze
    When one person sneezes and causes others to do the same.
    estornudo en cadena

    Related Words

    sneeze
    The action or result of sneezing.
    estornudo
    allergy
    Body's reaction to certain allergens that can cause sneezing.
    alergia
    cold
    Common illness that often causes sneezing.
    resfriado

    Slang Meanings

    Sneeze smoothie
    People joke if you like 'sneeze smoothie' when you sneeze at home.
    La gente bromea si te gusta el 'sneeze smoothie' cuando estornudas en casa.
    Achoo
    When someone sneezes loudly, what you hear is an 'achoo'.
    Cuando alguien estornuda fuerte, lo que se escucha es un 'achoo'.