Vomitar (en. Vomit)

bo-mi-tar

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To involuntarily expel the contents of the stomach.
She had to vomit after eating that spoiled food.
Ella tuvo que vomitar después de comer ese alimento en mal estado.
To react to physical discomfort, which causes the expulsion of gastric contents.
The dizziness made him vomit during the car ride.
El mareo le hizo vomitar durante el viaje en coche.
To express a negative feeling or opinion vehemently.
The politician's speech seemed to spew hatred and division.
El discurso del político parecía vomitar odio y división.

Etymology

From Latin 'vomitāre', which means to expel the contents of the stomach.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I can't vomit anymore
Indicates that someone is at the limit of their tolerance to vomit.
no puedo vomitar más
to laugh until you vomit
Laughing to the point where it seems one is going to vomit.
vomitar de risa
to spew fire
To speak or express something with a lot of intensity or rage.
vomitar fuego

Related Words

vomit
Substance expelled from the mouth when vomiting.
vómito
nausea
Discomfort that often precedes vomiting.
nausea
indigestion
Digestive disorder that can cause vomiting.
indigestión

Slang Meanings

To throw up
After the party, I couldn't help but throw up.
Después de la juerga, no pude evitar echar el panchito.
To ditch dinner
I felt so bad that I simply ditched dinner.
Me sentí tan mal que simplemente dejé la cena.
To hit the potty
He got dizzy and had to hit the potty in the bathroom.
Se mareó y tuvo que darle a la bomba en el baño.