sofoco
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el sofoco(
soh
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foh
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. stifling sensation
Después de correr diez kilómetros el corredor tenía un gran sofoco.After doing ten kilometers the runner had a terrible stifling sensation.
b. suffocation
Con estas temperaturas existe riesgo de sofoco para el bebé.At these temperatures, there is a risk of suffocation for the baby.
2. (red face)
a. hot flash (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El alumno tenía sofocos cada vez que el profesor le preguntaba algo.The student had hot flashes every time the teacher asked him something.
b. hot flush (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los sofocos son un síntoma muy conocido de la menopausia.Hot flushes are a well-known symptom of the menopause.
a. embarrassment
Imagínate el sofoco cuando se me cayeron los pantalones.Imagine my embarrassment when my pants fell down.
4. (annoyance)
a. trouble
La relación me provocaba demasiados sofocos y por eso decidí romper.The relationship was causing me too much trouble so I decided to break it off.
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