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.

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

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

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

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.