Vértigo (en. Vertigo)

/ˈbeɾ.ti.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sensation of instability and movement in the environment.
Vertigo prevents me from standing without feeling the ground moving.
El vértigo me impide estar de pie sin sentir que el suelo se mueve.
Condition triggered by disturbances in the inner ear.
The doctor diagnosed him with vertigo due to problems in his ear.
El médico le diagnosticó vértigo debido a problemas en su oído.
Sensation of violent disorientation.
Looking from the cliff caused him intense vertigo.
Mirar desde el acantilado le provocó un intenso vértigo.

Etymology

From Latin 'vertigo', meaning 'spin' or 'turn'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have vertigo
To experience a sensation of instability or dizziness.
tener vértigo
to see oneself in vertigo
To feel overwhelmed or confused by a situation.
verse en vértigo
vertigo from heights
To feel vertigo when being at a great height.
vértigo de alturas

Related Words

dizziness
Sensation of imbalance or discomfort when standing or moving.
mareo
balance
Stability in an upright position.
equilibrio
fainting
Temporary loss of consciousness or strength.
desvanecimiento

Slang Meanings

Fear of heights.
He gets vertigo when going up a skyscraper.
A él le da vértigo subir a un rascacielos.
Mental confusion or emotional overload.
He was so stressed that it caused him vertigo.
Estaba tan estresado que le provocó vértigo.