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    Sofocado (en. Suffocated)

    /so-fa-'ka-ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition_text: State of being out of breath or experiencing oppression.
    Example_sentence: The suffocation from the heat was evident on his face.
    El sofocado por el calor era evidente en su rostro.
    Definition_text: Sensation of choking or lack of air.
    Example_sentence: The suffocation in the room made everyone look for an exit.
    El sofocado en la sala hizo que todos buscaran la salida.
    verb
    Definition_text: To suffocate, meaning to lose one's breath due to extreme emotions or situations.
    Example_sentence: I was suffocated by tears when I heard the news.
    Me sofocó el llanto cuando escuché la noticia.
    Definition_text: To feel or make others feel pressured or distressed.
    Example_sentence: The tense atmosphere suffocated him.
    El ambiente tan tenso lo sofocó a él.

    Etymology

    Etymology_origin: From the verb suffocate, which comes from the Latin 'suffocare', composed of 'sub-' and 'focare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to be suffocated
    Meaning: To feel great pressure or emotional distress.
    estar sofocado
    Phrase: suffocated with love
    Meaning: To feel intense emotion or passion that can be overwhelming.
    sofocado de amor

    Related Words

    Related_word: suffocating
    Description: Producing suffocation or the sensation of lack of air.
    sofocante
    Related_word: asphyxia
    Description: State of difficulty in breathing, which can lead to choking.
    asfixia

    Slang Meanings

    Meaning: To be emotionally overwhelmed.
    Example: After the argument, I was totally suffocated.
    Después de la discusión, estaba totalmente sofocado.
    Meaning: To feel very burdened or stressed.
    Example: Work has me suffocated.
    El trabajo me tiene sofocado.