colapso emocional
/kolabso emoθjonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "emotional breakdown" can be translated into Spanish as colapso emocional.
The term describes a period of intense mental distress where a person is unable to function normally.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of colapso (collapse/breakdown) and emocional (emotional).
Which one should you use?
Ataque de nervios can be used to describe a sudden bout of intense emotions.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun to colapsos to get colapsos emocionales. To express being on the verge of an emotional breakdown, you can use the phrase estar al borde del colapso.
Did you know?
- While colapso emocional is a clinical term, the phrase ataque de nervios is recognized by psychologists as a distinct cultural syndrome common in Latin American cultures, often involving shouting or fainting.
- In Spanish, colapso can be used to describe not just a mental state, but also a physical structural failure or a total traffic jam.
- Spanish speakers may use the word crisis instead of colapso when referring to a breakdown that is seen as a turning point or a transition rather than a total failure.
Examples in context
- Desde hace semanas, he estado experimentando una crisis emocional y necesito ayuda.For weeks, I have been experiencing an emotional breakdown and I need help.
- No puedo manejar todo el estrés en mi vida, ha llevado a un colapso emocional.I cannot handle all the stress in my life, it has led to an emotional breakdown.
- Anoche tuve un ataque de nervios debido a toda la presión en el trabajo.Last night I had an emotional breakdown due to all the pressure at work.
- Con todas las responsabilidades en el trabajo, estoy al borde del colapso.With all the responsibilities at work, I am on the verge of a breakdown.
- Estoy pasando por una crisis emocional y necesito tiempo para sanar.I am going through an emotional breakdown and I need time to heal.
- Me siento completamente agotado(a) mental y emocionalmente. Creo que estoy a punto de tener un colapso emocional.I feel completely exhausted mentally and emotionally. I think I am about to have an emotional breakdown.
- Después del divorcio, he tenido varios ataques de nervios y necesito ayuda para recuperarme.After the divorce, I have had several emotional breakdowns and I need help to recover.
- Ella tuvo un colapso emocional en el trabajo.She had an emotional breakdown at work.
- Necesito ayuda tras mi colapso emocional.I need help after my emotional breakdown.
- El estrés le causó un colapso emocional.The stress caused him an emotional breakdown.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking at home about her mental health.
- MaríaNo puedo más, tuve un colapso emocional.I can't take it anymore, I had an emotional breakdown.
- JavierLo siento mucho, María, ¿cómo te sientes?I am so sorry, María, how are you feeling?
- MaríaMe siento muy agotada y confundida.I feel very exhausted and confused.
- JavierDeberías descansar y hablar con un médico.You should rest and talk to a doctor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
