espasmos
/espasmos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "twitching" is espasmos.
The word 'espasmo' is frequently used in medical contexts to describe a sudden and temporary involuntary muscle contraction or twitching.
Meaning: that twitches (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/espasmos/
Did you know?
- When an eyelid twitches, Spanish speakers often say the eye is bailando, meaning it is 'dancing'.
- While espasmos is the noun for the contractions, the action of twitching is often described as temblor, which is the same word used for 'earthquake'.
- In some Latin American cultures, a twitching eye is seen as a superstitious omen that someone is talking about you or that you will receive news.
Example conversation
Alejandro is talking to Sofía about his eye.
- AlejandroMira, tengo el párpado con espasmos.Look, my eyelid is twitching.
- SofíaQuizás estás muy cansado, Alejandro.Maybe you are very tired, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, no he dormido bien hoy.Yes, I haven't slept well today.
- SofíaDeberías descansar un poco ahora.You should rest a bit now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
