Vertiginosa (en. Dizzying)

/ver.ti.ɣiˈno.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes dizziness or vertigo due to its height or speed.
The mountain had a dizzying ascent.
La montaña tenía una subida vertiginosa.
That develops or advances at high speed.
Technology advances at a dizzying pace.
La tecnología avanza a un ritmo vertiginoso.
That can cause confusion due to its speed or complexity.
His career had a dizzying growth.
Su carrera tuvo un crecimiento vertiginoso.

Etymology

From Latin 'vertiginosus', which means 'related to spin or dizziness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall into a vertigo
To experience a loss of balance or confusion.
caer en un vértigo
dizzying ascent
Rapid and notable progression or increase.
subida vertiginosa
to run at a dizzying pace
To act or move at an extraordinary speed.
correr a un ritmo vertiginoso

Related Words

dizziness
Sensation of instability or movement, often due to height.
vértigo
lightheadedness
Sensation of fading or loss of balance.
mareo
speed
Quality of being fast or quick.
rapidez

Slang Meanings

A fast and exciting experience.
The party was a dizzying rollercoaster.
La fiesta fue una montaña rusa vertiginosa.
A situation that causes anxiety due to its speed.
The job change was a dizzying transition.
El cambio de trabajo fue una transición vertiginosa.