Pánico (en. Panic)

/ˈpaniko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Intense fear that can affect reasoning ability and behavior.
Panic seized the crowd when the fire started.
El pánico se apoderó de la multitud cuando comenzó el incendio.
Uncontrollable reaction to sudden fear or imminent danger.
He panicked when he realized he had forgotten his passport.
Entró en pánico al darse cuenta de que había olvidado su pasaporte.
Emotional state that may include physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating.
She suffered a panic attack during the presentation.
Sufrió un ataque de pánico durante la presentación.

Etymology

From the Greek 'panikos', which means 'related to Pan,' the god of fields and flocks who inspired fear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stage fright
Intense fear or anxiety that a person feels when acting in public.
pánico escénico
To live in panic
To be in a constant state of fear or anxiety regarding something.
vivir en pánico
To suffer a panic attack
To experience a sudden episode of intense fear that causes physical symptoms.
sufrir un ataque de pánico

Related Words

Anxiety
State of restlessness or nervousness that may precede panic.
ansiedad
Fear
Feeling of unease in the face of real or imagined danger.
temor
Phobia
Intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
fobia

Slang Meanings

Panic in social situations.
Sometimes, people experience panic when meeting new friends.
A veces, la gente sufre pánico al conocer nuevos amigos.
Panic due to work stress.
Office panic was felt during the project delivery.
El pánico en la oficina se sintió durante la entrega del proyecto.