vértigo

Definitions of vértigo
  1. noun
    an impulsive scatterbrained manner
    synonyms: mareo, vapor
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    type of:
    frivolidad, informalidad, ligereza
    the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
  2. noun
    a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
    synonyms: olla, remolino, torbellino, vorágine, vórtice
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    type of:
    corriente
    a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
  3. noun
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
    synonyms: acrofobia, desvanecimiento, mareo, vahído
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    type of:
    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  4. noun
    state of violent mental agitation
    synonyms: delirio, frenesí, furor
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    type of:
    manía
    a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
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