Sudando (en. Sweating)

/suˈdando/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To expel sweat through the sweat glands.
After running, I was sweating a lot.
Después de correr, estaba sudando mucho.
To feel the effects of great physical activity or nervousness.
When I presented my project, I started sweating from nerves.
Cuando presenté mi proyecto, comencé a sudar de los nervios.
To be in a situation of intense heat.
At the beach, everyone was sweating under the sun.
En la playa, todos estaban sudando bajo el sol.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'sudar', which comes from the Latin 'sudare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sweat bullets
To be in a situation of intense effort or worry.
sudar la gota gorda
to sweat cold
To feel sweat due to fear or nervousness.
sudar frío
to sweat like a pig
Excessive sweating due to heat or effort.
sudar a mares

Related Words

sweat
The liquid expelled through the skin.
sudor
perspiration
The process by which the body releases sweat.
transpiración
sweat glands
Structures in the skin responsible for producing sweat.
glándulas sudoríparas

Slang Meanings

To be under a lot of pressure or stress.
In this job, I am sweating bullets because of the deadlines.
En este trabajo, estoy sudando a chorros por las fechas de entrega.
To work hard.
I have been sweating my shirt to meet my goals at the gym.
He estado sudando la camiseta para cumplir con mis metas en el gimnasio.