What does "sofoco" mean in English?

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Spanish

sofoco

English

suffocation

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Alternative translations of "sofoco"

flush
hot flash
heat
breathlessness

Examples of how to use "sofoco" in Spanish

Spanish
Pasé un sofoco tremendo.
English
I had a terrible hot flash.
Spanish
Sufrí un sofoco por el calor.
English
I suffered a hot flash from the heat.
Spanish
Ella tuvo un sofoco en público.
English
She had a hot flash in public.
Spanish
El sofoco pasó después de beber agua.
English
The hot flash passed after drinking water.
Spanish
Tuvo una sofoca por la sorpresa.
English
He had a shock from the surprise.

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Pasé un sofoco tremendo.

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