Sudaba (en. I was sweating)

/suˈðaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit sweat as a result of physical activity or due to heat.
While I was running, I was sweating a lot due to the heat.
Mientras corría, sudaba mucho debido al calor.
To feel anxiety or distress.
When I thought about the exam, I was sweating from nerves.
Cuando pensé en el examen, sudaba de nervios.
Sweat that emanates from the body.
After playing soccer, I realized I was sweating profusely.
Después de jugar al fútbol, me di cuenta de que sudaba copiosamente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sudare', which means 'to sweat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sweat bullets
To be very stressed or to put in a lot of effort.
sudar la gota gorda
sweat cold
To feel excessive sweating due to fear or nerves.
sudar frío
not break a sweat
Not to put effort into a task.
no sudar la camiseta

Related Words

sweat
Liquid excreted by sweat glands.
sudor
perspiration
Process of eliminating sweat from the body.
transpiración
heat
Increase in temperature that can cause sweating.
calor

Slang Meanings

Break a sweat
I had to break a sweat on the track to win the race.
Tuve que sudar la camisa en la pista para ganar la carrera.
Sweat cold
Upon entering the room, I began to sweat cold due to the pressure.
Al entrar en la sala, empecé a sudar frío por la presión.