What is the Spanish word for "spasm"?

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

English

spasm

Spanish

espasmo

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Alternative translations of "spasm"

contracción
calambre

Examples of how to use "spasm" in Spanish

English
I have a painful muscle spasm in my back.
Spanish
Tengo un espasmo muscular doloroso en la espalda.
English
He felt a sudden spasm in his hand.
Spanish
Sintió un espasmo repentino en la mano.
English
A spasm interrupted her calm breathing exercise.
Spanish
Un espasmo interrumpió su ejercicio de respiración tranquila.
English
The athlete experienced a painful spasm during training.
Spanish
El atleta experimentó un espasmo doloroso durante el entrenamiento.
English
A spasm of laughter surprised everyone nearby.
Spanish
Un espasmo de risa sorprendió a todos los que estaban cerca.

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