Jaqueca (en. Migraine)

/xaˈkeka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Headache that can be intense and debilitating.
Yesterday I had a headache that prevented me from working.
Ayer tuve una jaqueca que me impidió trabajar.
Headache that may be accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light.
Headaches are more common in women than in men.
La jaqueca es más común en las mujeres que en los hombres.
Type of headache that occurs in episodes.
During the weather change, my headaches become more frequent.
Durante el cambio de clima, mis jaquecas se vuelven más frecuentes.

Etymology

From the Hispano-Arabic 'jaqueca', which comes from the Arabic 'ḥakāka' meaning 'headache'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a headache
To suffer from intense headache.
tener jaqueca
I can't handle the headache
I can't stand the headache.
no puedo con la jaqueca

Related Words

cephalalgia
General headache.
cefalea
migraine
A specific type of headache characterized by throbbing pain.
migraña
pain
Physical discomfort.
dolor

Slang Meanings

Cephalalgia
I've had a horrible cephalalgia all afternoon.
Me ha dado una cefalalgia horrible toda la tarde.
Jaquecón
I have an exam tomorrow and I have a terrible headache.
Mañana tengo un examen y tengo un jaquecón de miedo.