Palpitaciones (en. Palpitations)

/palpi.taˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sensation of intense or rapid heartbeats.

After exercising, I felt strong palpitations.

Después de hacer ejercicio, sentí palpitaciones fuertes.

Increase in heart rate that can be normal or indicate a health problem.

Palpitations can be caused by stress.

Las palpitaciones pueden ser causadas por el estrés.

Abnormal perception of the heartbeat, often associated with anxiety.

Anxiety can trigger palpitations that scare people.

La ansiedad puede provocar palpitaciones que asustan a las personas.

From the Latin 'palpitare', which means 'to dance' or 'to tremble'.

to feel palpitations

To experience a strong sensation of the heartbeat.

sentir palpitaciones

nighttime palpitations

Palpitations that occur during the night, often related to sleep or anxiety.

palpitaciones nocturnas

stress-induced palpitations

Accelerated heartbeats caused by stress factors.

palpitaciones por estrés

tachycardia

Increase in heart rate that can be symptomatic or physiological.

taquicardia

anxiety

Emotional state that can trigger palpitations.

ansiedad

arrhythmia

Alteration in heart rhythm that can include palpitations.

arritmia

racing heart

When I heard that news, my heart raced.

Cuando escuché esa noticia, me dio un corazón acelerado.

heart skipping

My heart skipped when I saw my friend after so many years.

Me saltó el corazón cuando vi a mi amigo después de tantos años.