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vómito

BOH-mee-toh/ˈbomito/

“vómito” means “vomit” in Spanish (the substance or the act of throwing up).

vomit

Also: throw-up, spew
NounmA2
General
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📝 In Action

Limpié el vómito del bebé con una toalla.

A1

I cleaned the baby's vomit with a towel.

El perro tiene náuseas y mucho vómito.

A2

The dog has nausea and a lot of vomiting.

Ese libro es un vómito de odio y resentimiento.

B2

That book is a spewing out of hate and resentment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • devolución (return/throwing up)
  • basca (nausea (slang))

Common Collocations

  • ganas de vómito – the urge to throw up
  • provocar el vómito – to induce vomiting
  • vómito negro – black vomit (medical term for yellow fever)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vómito" in Spanish:

spew→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vómito

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the NOUN meaning 'vomit'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vomitar(to vomit) — Verb
vomitivo(nauseating) — Adjective
vomitona(a long session of vomiting) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
atómicocómico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'vomitus', which literally means 'discharged' or 'thrown out'. It is related to the ancient Greek word for 'to spit out'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vomitFrench: vomiItalian: vomito

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'vomito' and 'vómito'?

Accent marks change everything! 'Vomito' (no accent) means 'I vomit' (the action). 'Vómito' (with accent) means 'the vomit' (the noun).

Is 'vómito' considered a gross or offensive word?

It is a clinical and neutral term. While the subject matter is unpleasant, the word itself is not a swear word or offensive.

Can 'vómito' be used for more than just health?

Yes, it can be used figuratively to describe a sudden outburst of something negative, like a 'vómito de insultos' (a spewing of insults).