How to Say "emotional shutdown" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “emotional shutdown” is “bloqueo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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bloqueo

nounB1

psychological state

A small person stands frustrated before a tall, solid brick wall that prevents them from reaching a brightly glowing lightbulb floating just beyond the wall, symbolizing a mental block.

Examples

Tengo un bloqueo mental y no recuerdo la respuesta para el examen.

I have a mental block and can't remember the answer for the exam.

La novelista sufrió un bloqueo creativo durante meses.

The novelist suffered from writer's block for months.

Using 'Tener'

To express having a mental block, you use the verb 'tener' (to have): 'Tengo un bloqueo'.

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Related Translations

blockade→blockage→embargo→freezing→jam→lockout→mental block→obstruction→

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