suffocation, breathlessness, asphyxia
1. The act or state of being suffocated; lack of air or oxygen
The swimmer experienced a moment of sufoco underwater.
O nadador experimentou um momento de sufoco debaixo d'água.
2. A feeling of extreme discomfort or oppression
He felt sufoco in the crowded room.
Ele sentiu sufoco na sala lotada.
3. Difficulty breathing; breathlessness
After running, she had a feeling of sufoco.
Depois de correr, ela tinha uma sensação de sufoco.
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