Vómitos (en. Vomiting)
/ˈbomitɔs/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth.
Vomiting is a common symptom of food poisoning.
Los vómitos son un síntoma común de la intoxicación alimentaria.
Reaction of the body to certain diseases or conditions.
Some patients experience vomiting after chemotherapy.
Algunos pacientes experimentan vómitos después de la quimioterapia.
Involuntary contraction movement of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles.
Vomiting can cause dehydration if frequent.
Los vómitos pueden causar deshidratación si son frecuentes.
Etymology
From Latin 'vomitus', meaning 'the act of vomiting.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting that occur upon waking, often associated with pregnancy.
vómitos en la mañana
to suffer from vomiting
To experience the act of vomiting.
sufrir vómitos
bilious vomit
Vomiting that contains bile, often dark or yellow.
vómitos biliosos
Related Words
vomit
The act of expelling stomach contents.
vómito
nausea
Discomfort that provokes the need to vomit.
náusea
indigestion
Difficulty digesting food, which can cause vomiting.
indigestión
Slang Meanings
To toss one's cookies
After eating at that party, I ended up tossing my cookies in the bathroom.
Después de comer en esa fiesta, terminé echando el pato en el baño.
To leave dinner
I ate the pizza, but in the end, I had to leave dinner suddenly.
Me comí la pizza, pero al final tuve que dejar la cena de repente.