How to Say "colapso" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “colapso” is “shock” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB2formal
physical collapse
Examples
El paciente entró en shock hipovolémico después de la hemorragia.
The patient went into hypovolemic shock after the hemorrhage.
Los paramédicos trataron de estabilizarlo para evitar el shock.
The paramedics tried to stabilize him to prevent shock.
Context is Key
When used medically, 'shock' refers to a sudden, life-threatening drop in blood flow. This usage is generally more serious and technical than the emotional sense.
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