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How to Say "dizzying pace" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordizzying paceis vértigoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
speed of life or events
A person walking through a whirlwind of colorful leaves and bright streaks of light representing speed.

Examples

El vértigo de la vida moderna nos impide descansar.

The dizzying pace of modern life prevents us from resting.

Sentí un gran vértigo al ver lo rápido que crecía mi empresa.

I felt overwhelmed seeing how quickly my company was growing.

La velocidad del cambio tecnológico produce vértigo.

The speed of technological change is dizzying.

Abstract Use

When used abstractly, 'vértigo' doesn't need a specific trigger like a tall building; it describes the feeling of loss of control due to speed.

Confusion with 'Prisa'

Mistake:Using 'vértigo' to mean you are in a hurry.

Correction: Vértigo is the *feeling* of the speed being too much, not the act of being late or rushing.

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