Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
agobio
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɣoβjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounstress
Example
El agobio en la oficina me dificulta concentrarme.
The stress in the office makes it difficult for me to concentrate.
More examples
El agobio antes del examen me impidió dormir.
The stress before the exam kept me from sleeping.
Core concept
A heavy pressure on the chest and mind.
Common phrases
sentir agobio
feel overwhelmed
tener agobio
experience stress
agobio laboral
occupational stress
Similar words
estrés: Intense mental and physical tension from burdens like work or relationships.
ansiedad: Persistent, excessive worry about future events that prevents calm and rest.
preocupación: Ongoing worry that keeps the mind focused on a specific problem.
opresión: A tight, pressing sensation in the chest or body as if being squeezed.
Definition in Spanish
Sensación de presión o sobrecarga emocional que dificulta pensar o actuar con normalidad.
Word origin
From the verb agobiar 'to overwhelm', with the noun-forming suffix -io naming the state or result of being overwhelmed.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with me/te/le agobia to introduce the cause (me agobia el trabajo, me agobia no saber), and it describes a subjective overload rather than a medical condition.
Other meanings
- strainnoun
- pressurenoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun
- alivioreliefnoun