síncope

el síncope(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. blackout
El síncope duró solo unos momentos.The blackout lasted only a few moments.
b. fainting episode
El chico está hospitalizado tras un síncope.The boy is in hospital following a fainting episode.
c. syncope
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
Generalmente, el síncope vasovagal no es nada grave con tal de que no se haga daño al caerse.Vasovagal syncope is not usually at all serious provided you don't hurt yourself falling over.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Ya has sufrido alguna vez un síncope?Have you ever blacked out before?
La mujer sufrió un síncope en mitad del congreso y la organización llamó a la ambulancia.The woman fainted halfway through the conference so the organizers called an ambulance.
a. syncope
Muchas palabras se crearon por síncope.Many words came about as a result of syncope.
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