Vómito (en. Vomit)
ˈbomito
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth.
After the food poisoning, the vomiting was constant.
Después de la intoxicación alimentaria, el vómito fue constante.
Unpleasant sensation that precedes the expulsion of stomach contents.
I felt a strong urge to vomit after the bad smell.
Sentí un fuerte deseo de vómito tras el mal olor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'vomitus', which means 'expulsion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fire vomit
Intense burning sensation in the stomach or throat, often accompanied by vomiting.
vómito de fuego
to have a vomit
To express something in an intense or clear manner, generally in the context of criticizing.
hacer un vómito
to go to the vomit
Colloquial expression meaning to feel so bad that one must vomit.
ir al vómito
Related Words
nausea
Discomfort in the stomach that often accompanies vomiting.
nausea
indigestion
Stomach discomfort that can cause vomiting.
indigestión
gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach that can lead to vomiting.
gastritis
Slang Meanings
To throw up the mole
After that party, I ended up throwing up the mole.
Después de aquella fiesta, acabé echando el topo.
To bring up bile
When I told him what happened, he could only bring up bile.
Cuando le conté lo que pasó, solo pudo sacar la bilis.