palpitante

palpitante(
pahl
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pee
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tahn
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teh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. beating
El pulso palpitante de Juan se debe a que está nervioso.Juan's beating pulse is due to his state of nervousness.
b. throbbing
Un rato después del susto todavía notaba el corazón palpitante.A while after the fright I could still feel my throbbing heart.
c. palpitating
Consulté al cardiólogo el asunto de mi corazón palpitante y me dijo que no tenía importancia.I asked my cardiologist about my palpitating heart and he said it was nothing serious.
d. pounding
Me preocupaba sentir el corazón palpitante después de ejercerme tanto.I was worried about my pounding heart after exerting myself so much.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(urgent)
a. burning
La noticia palpitante en los medios hoy es el divorcio de los reyes.The burning news in the media today is the divorce of the king and queen.
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