What is the Spanish word for "congestion"?

Learn how to say "congestion" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

congestion

Spanish

congestión

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Alternative translations of "congestion"

atasco
embotellamiento

Examples of how to use "congestion" in Spanish

English
Traffic congestion is worse during rush hour.
Spanish
El tráfico congestionado es peor durante la hora punta.
English
Traffic congestion made me late today.
Spanish
El tráfico congestionado me hizo llegar tarde hoy.
English
He felt congestion in his nose.
Spanish
Él sintió congestión en su nariz.
English
City congestion increases during rush hour.
Spanish
La congestión en la ciudad aumenta durante la hora punta.
English
The doctor treated her congestion quickly.
Spanish
El médico trató su congestión rápidamente.

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