Estrangulado (en. Choked)

/estranɡuˈlaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to something that has been suffocated or strangled.

Example Sentence: The cat was strangled by the rope.

El gato quedó estrangulado por la cuerda.

Definition: Describes a state of extreme tension or restriction.

Example Sentence: The market is strangled by the lack of supplies.

El mercado se encuentra estrangulado por la falta de suministros.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'strangulatus', meaning 'drowned' or 'suffocated'.

Common Phrase: to be strangled

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in a situation of extreme pressure or difficulty.

estar estrangulado

Common Phrase: strangled by pressure

Common Phrase Meaning: To feel overwhelmed by demanding situations.

estrangulado por la presión

Related Word: to strangle

Description: Action of squeezing something to cut off the circulation of air.

estrangular

Related Word: strangler

Description: Person or thing that exerts pressure or constriction.

estrangulador

Slang Meaning: State of feeling drowned by problems

Slang Example: I’m strangled with all these projects.

Estoy estrangulado con todos estos proyectos.

Slang Meaning: Feeling of being saturated or overwhelmed

Slang Example: You look strangled by work, do you need help?

Te ves estrangulado por el trabajo, ¿necesitas ayuda?