How to Say "emotional shock" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “emotional shock” is “trauma” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Superar un trauma infantil puede ser un proceso largo.
Overcoming childhood trauma can be a long process.
La pérdida de su mascota le causó un gran trauma emocional.
The loss of his pet caused him great emotional trauma.
Necesita ayuda profesional para lidiar con el trauma de la separación.
She needs professional help to deal with the trauma of the separation.
Masculine Noun Ending in -a
Even though 'trauma' ends in '-a', it is a masculine noun. Always say 'el trauma' or 'un trauma.' This is common for many Spanish words borrowed from Greek, like 'el problema' or 'el tema'.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La trauma fue muy fuerte.”
Correction: El trauma fue muy fuerte. Remember that 'trauma' is masculine, so use 'el' or 'un' before it.
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