delirium

• Trastorno grave y agudo de la capacidad mental que causa confusión, desorientación y disminución de la conciencia del entorno, a menudo temporal y provocado por enfermedades médicas, fiebre o consumo de sustancias.

A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment, often temporary and caused by medical conditions or substance use.

incontable

1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.

   Delirio (condición médica)

   • The patient experienced delirium due to high fever.
   • Delirium can be caused by infections or medication side effects.
   • The nurse monitored the elderly man for signs of delirium.

   Antónimosclaritycoherenceluciditysanity

2. State of excitementB2informal

   A state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion.

   Delirio (estado de excitación)

   • The crowd was in a delirium of joy after the team won.
   • She was in a delirium of happiness when she heard the news.
   • The fans screamed in delirium as the concert began.

   Sinónimosexcitementfeverfrenzyhysteriamadnesswildness

   Antónimoscalmcomposureserenitytranquility