pujo
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el pujo(
poo
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hoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (medicine)
a. tenesmus (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
El paciente debe añadir más fibra a su dieta para evitar el pujo.The patient should add more fiber to his diet to avoid tenesmus.
2. (colloquial) (endeavor)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. attempt
En un pujo por demostrar que era valiente, José se tumbó en las vías del tren.In an attempt to show he was brave, Jose lay down on the railroad tracks.
3. (desire)
a. strong urge
Cuando mi amigo me contó la rocambolesca situación sentí pujo de reírme.When my friend told me the bizarre situation, I had a strong urge to laugh.
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