Spanish Conversation · Level 133
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Spanish word
agobiante
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣoˈβjante/
Meaning
- adjectiveoppressive
Example
El ambiente de la oficina resultaba agobiante.
The office atmosphere felt oppressive.
More examples
El calor de agosto fue agobiante durante toda la semana.
The August heat was oppressive all week.
Core concept
A weight pressing down on a person's chest.
Common phrases
calor agobiante
oppressive heat
clima agobiante
oppressive climate
sensación agobiante
overwhelming feeling
Similar words
sofocante: Suffocating warmth or cramped space that leaves breathing labored and movement hindered.
asfixiante: Intense immediate suffocation where breathing is nearly impossible and relief is urgent.
estresante: Stressful pressure that mentally overwhelms, producing persistent worry and tiredness.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa sensación de sofoco, molestia o agobio, tanto física como mentalmente, en una persona o en un entorno.
Word origin
Formed from agobiar combined with -ante, so the adjective names what causes agobio (overwhelm or oppressive distress).
Usage tips
- While English oppressive often evokes political or systemic force, Spanish agobiante is frequently applied to everyday stifling conditions like heat, noise, or relentless pressure.