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    Estornudo (en. Sneeze)

    /es.torˈnu.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sudden expulsion of air through the nose and mouth.
    The sneeze is a natural response of the body.
    El estornudo es una respuesta natural del cuerpo.
    It can be caused by allergies or irritants in the air.
    The sneeze can be a symptom of an allergy.
    El estornudo puede ser síntoma de una alergia.
    It is often accompanied by a tingling sensation in the nose.
    I feel a sneeze that I cannot contain.
    Siento un estornudo que no puedo contener.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to sneeze', which comes from the Latin 'sternutare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contagious sneeze
    Situation in which one sneezes and causes others to do the same.
    estornudo contagioso
    false sneeze
    Sound or action that mimics a sneeze but is not genuine.
    estornudo falso
    stop a sneeze
    Trying not to let a sneeze escape.
    detener un estornudo

    Related Words

    to sneeze
    Action of sneezing.
    estornudar
    nose
    Organ of the sense of smell that is involved in sneezing.
    nariz
    allergy
    Reaction of the immune system that can trigger sneezes.
    alergia

    Slang Meanings

    horse sneeze
    When Pedro sneezed, it sounded like a horse sneeze.
    Cuando Pedro estornudó, sonó como un estornudo de caballo.
    cough and sneeze
    That combination of cough and sneeze sounds quite weird.
    Esa combinación de tos y estornudo suena bastante raro.