hyperventilate
[/ˌhaɪpərˈvɛntɪleɪt/]
verb
hiperventilação (noun); hiperventilare (verb, less common)
1. to breathe at an abnormally rapid and deep rate, typically caused by anxiety, panic, or physical exertion, leading to excessive carbon dioxide loss and potential dizziness or tingling sensations
She began to hyperventilate when she heard the news about the accident.
Ela começou a hiperventilrar quando ouviu a notícia do acidente.
2. to become extremely excited, anxious, or agitated about something
Don't hyperventilate over the test results; they'll be back in a week.
Não fique desesperado com os resultados do teste; eles voltarão em uma semana.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'hiperventilação' is primarily a medical term used in healthcare contexts. Figuratively, when discussing emotional reactions, Brazilians often use colloquial terms like 'pirar', 'surtar', or 'entrar em pânico' rather than the literal 'hiperventilação'. In English-speaking cultures, particularly in the USA, the term is commonly used both medically and colloquially to describe panic or extreme anxiety responses.
NYC Slang
freak out, flip out, lose it (when used figuratively for extreme anxiety)
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