El estrés
Example: El estrés prolongado puede afectar seriamente la salud mental.
Definition
"El estrés" refers to the physical and psychological response that occurs when an individual perceives pressure or threat. It can cause tension, anxiety, and various health problems, especially when prolonged, as in the example phrase, 'El estrés prolongado puede afectar seriamente la salud mental.'
Etymology
The term "el estrés" comes from the English word 'stress,' which was adopted into Spanish in the 20th century. Originally, 'stress' in English meant pressure or tension, particularly in physics, before gaining its psychological meaning. Did you know? The word 'stress' derives from the Latin 'strictus,' meaning 'tightened' or 'drawn together.'
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"El estrés" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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