Resuello (en. Wheeze)

/reˈsweʎo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sound or noise produced when breathing due to a restriction in the airways.
The patient's wheeze indicated that he had breathing difficulties.
El resuello del paciente indicaba que tenía dificultades respiratorias.
Noise heard in breathing, similar to a whistle.
The doctor mentioned that the wheeze can be a symptom of asthma.
El doctor mencionó que el resuello puede ser un síntoma de asma.
Peculiar sound that can be noisy and is caused by certain health conditions.
He went to the doctor because he noticed an unusual wheeze when exercising.
Fue al médico porque notó un resuello inusual al hacer ejercicio.

Etymology

From the verb 'resollar', which comes from the Latin 'resollare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

baby's wheeze
Refers to the abnormal sound a baby makes when breathing.
resuello de la nena
concerning wheeze
Indicates a breathing sound that needs to be addressed immediately.
resuello preocupante

Related Words

breathing
Process by which organisms obtain oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
respiración
asthma
Chronic respiratory disease that causes difficulty in breathing.
asma
bronchi
Tubes that carry air to the lungs.
bronquios

Slang Meanings

Reflects concern for respiratory health
That boy has a wheeze that worries me.
Ese chico tiene un resuello que me preocupa.
Sound a cat makes when breathing
The cat's wheeze indicates that it needs attention.
El resuello del gato indica que necesita atención.