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    Sofocaba (en. Suffocated)

    /so.fo'ka.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To deprive someone or something of air or to suffocate.
    The fire was quickly suffocating the room.
    El fuego sofocaba la habitación rápidamente.
    To cause a sensation of tightness or discomfort.
    The high temperature was suffocating him during the day.
    La temperatura tan alta lo sofocaba durante el día.
    To make something stop or decrease in intensity.
    The rain was muffling the sound of the party.
    La lluvia sofocaba el sonido de la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sofocar', which comes from the Latin 'suffocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to smother a fire
    To control or extinguish a fire.
    sofocar un fuego
    to stifle a scream
    To prevent someone from screaming out of fear or surprise.
    sofocar un grito
    to hold back laughter
    To contain laughter in an inappropriate situation.
    sofocar la risa

    Related Words

    suffocation
    The action of suffocating.
    sofocación
    drowning
    The sensation of lack of air.
    ahogo
    to oppress
    To press or cause distress.
    oprimir

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling overwhelmed or pressured.
    He is so busy that he feels suffocated by work.
    Está tan ocupado que se siente sofocado por el trabajo.
    State of extreme stress.
    Since the exam started, everyone feels suffocated.
    Desde que comenzó el examen, todos se sienten sofocados.