Spanish Conversation · Level 20
90 words
Spanish word
sudar
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈðaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsweat
Example
Hace calor y sudo.
It's hot and I'm sweating.
More examples
Al ver la película de terror, empecé a sudar frío.
When I saw the horror movie, I began to break out in a cold sweat.
Core concept
Sweat droplets beading on skin from heat, exercise, or strong emotion.
Common phrases
sudar frío
break out in a cold sweat
sudar a chorros
sweat heavily
Similar words
transpirar: Sweating from raised body temperature or nervous tension; neutral, slightly clinical tone.
Definition in Spanish
Manifestar sudor por la piel como efecto del calor, de la actividad física o de una emoción intensa.
Word origin
From Latin sudare 'to sweat', a form and meaning preserved in Spanish and not related to the Germanic English word sweat.
Usage tips
- The crude expression 'me la suda' means 'I don't care' in Spain and is inappropriate in formal contexts.
Related words
- sudorsweatnoun
- sudoraciónsweatingnoun
- sudorososweatyadjective