vómito en proyectil
/bomito en pɾoʝeɡtil/from spelling rules
Projectile vomiting in Spanish is vómito en proyectil.
The phrase refers to the act of vomiting where the contents are expelled from the mouth with great force.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase vómito explosivo is sometimes used to describe projectile vomiting.
Did you know?
- Spanish has the word arcada to describe a dry heave, which is the physical motion of vómito en proyectil without the actual expulsion of material.
- The Spanish verb vomitar is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who speaks a large amount of information or complaints rapidly and without control.
- While vómito en proyectil is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the colloquial verb devolver meaning 'to return' as a polite euphemism for vomiting.
Examples in context
- No puedo comer ese alimento, siempre vomito a chorro.I can't eat that food, I always vomit forcefully.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a sick pet at the vet.
- JavierEl perro tuvo vómito en proyectil hoy.The dog had projectile vomiting today.
- ElenaEso suena muy grave, Javier.That sounds very serious, Javier.
- JavierSí, llegó hasta la otra pared.Yes, it reached the other wall.
- ElenaEl doctor lo revisará ahora mismo.The doctor will check him right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
