choking

• Sustantivo que designa la obstrucción de las vías respiratorias que impide respirar, a menudo causada por un objeto o alimento, o el acto de estrangular a alguien apretando la tráquea.

A noun referring to a condition caused by an obstruction of the airways to the lungs, often due to food or swelling of the larynx, or the act of suffocating someone by constricting the windpipe.

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1. Airway obstructionB1formalmedical

   A condition caused by a blockage in the airways to the lungs, often due to food or swelling of the larynx.

   Atragantamiento

   • Choking is a medical emergency that requires immediate action.
   • The Heimlich maneuver can help dislodge an object causing choking.
   • He began choking on a piece of steak during dinner.

   Sinónimosasphyxiationsuffocation

2. Suffocation by constrictionB2formalmedical

   The act of suffocating someone by compressing the windpipe.

   estrangulamiento

   • The attacker was charged with choking the victim.
   • Choking can cause severe injury or death if not stopped.
   • The police report described the incident as a case of choking.

   Sinónimosstranglingstrangulationthrottling

• Verbo que se usa para describir la dificultad para respirar debido a una obstrucción en la garganta o la incapacidad de actuar eficazmente bajo presión.

A verb used to describe the act of having difficulty breathing due to an obstruction in the throat, or to fail to perform effectively under pressure.

1. Struggle to breatheB1formal

   To have difficulty breathing, often due to a blocked airway or strong emotion.

   Atragantarse / Asfixiarse

   • He started to choke on a piece of meat.
   • She choked with emotion during her speech.
   • The smoke made him choke and cough.

   Sinónimoscoughgaggaspsputterwheeze

2. Strangle or throttleB2formal

   To squeeze someone's throat to prevent breathing.

   Estrangular o ahogar a alguien

   • The villain tried to choke his victim.
   • He was choked by the attacker from behind.
   • The tight collar nearly choked him.

   Sinónimosgarrotestranglestrangulatethrottle

3. Block or obstructB2formal

   To become or cause something to become blocked or clogged.

   obstruir, atascar

   • Leaves choked the drainpipe.
   • The engine choked because of a fuel blockage.
   • Weeds are choking the garden plants.

   Sinónimosblockclogcongestdamjamobstructoccludeplugstop upstuff

   Antónimosclearfreeopenunblockunclog

4. Fail under pressureB2informal

   To perform poorly in a critical situation due to nervousness or tension.

   Atragantarse (fallar bajo presión)

   • The athlete choked during the final race.
   • He choked on his lines during the audition.
   • She usually plays well, but she choked in the championship.

   Sinónimosbucklecrackfalterfoldfreezepanicwilt

   Antónimosexcelflourishsucceedthrive

5. Suppress or stifleC1formal

   To hold back or inhibit the development or expression of something.

   reprimir, sofocar

   • Strict rules can choke creativity.
   • The bureaucracy choked all innovation.
   • Fear choked her ability to speak freely.

   Sinónimoscheckcurbinhibitquellrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppressthrottle

   Antónimosaidencouragefosterfreehelppromotereleasestimulate

6. Reduce air supplyC1formal

   To limit the amount of air entering an engine or system.

   Estrangular (el flujo de aire)

   • He choked the engine to start it in cold weather.
   • The carburetor needs to be choked for a cold start.
   • Choking the engine helps mix fuel and air properly.

   Sinónimosrestrictstarvethrottle

   Antónimosopen

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