Frenesí (en. Frenzy)

/frenesí/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A state of frenzy is an intense emotion that provokes uncontrolled or passionate behavior.
The frenzy of the crowd during the concert was contagious.
El frenesí de la multitud durante el concierto era contagioso.
A moment of great enthusiasm or overflowing activity.
She fell into a shopping frenzy during the sales.
Entró en un frenesí de compras durante las rebajas.
A temporary madness or a loss of emotional control.
The news caused a frenzy among his followers.
La noticia causó un frenesí entre sus seguidores.

Etymology

The word 'frenzy' comes from the Latin 'frenesis', related to madness or agitation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frenzy of activities
A period of time with many intense actions or tasks.
frenesí de actividades
to fall into a frenzy
To begin to behave in an uncontrolled or passionate manner.
entrar en frenesí
collective frenzy
A state of intense excitement shared by a large group of people.
frenesí colectivo

Related Words

excitement
A mood characterized by heightened energy or emotions.
excitación
euphoria
A state of extreme and overflowing happiness.
euforia
descent into frenzy
The process of becoming increasingly involved in an intense emotional situation.
descenso hacia el frenesí

Slang Meanings

party frenzy
The last party was a frenzy where everyone had the maximum fun.
La última fiesta fue un frenesí donde todos se divirtieron al máximo.
shopping frenzy
Black Friday generates a shopping frenzy among consumers.
El Black Friday genera un frenesí de compras en los consumidores.