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retch in Spanish

retch in Spanish is arcada, basca, basquear — retch means to make the movements and sounds of being sick without actually bringing anything up.

retch in Spanish

arcada
noun
An unsuccessful effort to vomit.
basca
noun
An unsuccessful effort to vomit.
basquear
verb
tener arcadas
verb

What does "retch" mean?

  1. verb To make the movements and sounds of being sick without actually bringing anything up.
  2. verb To be sick, bringing up the contents of your stomach.
    "Retching the contents from his lungs. The uncomfortable warble of voices called for help, greeting him at the floor. He was laid on a gurney, the slimy contents wiped from his face. The sting of needles inserted in his arms."
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retch in a sentence

  • Retching the contents from his lungs. The uncomfortable warble of voices called for help, greeting him at the floor. He was laid on a gurney, the slimy contents wiped from his face. The sting of needles inserted in his arms.

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What is "retch" in Spanish?
"retch" in Spanish is arcada, basca, basquear. retch means: To make the movements and sounds of being sick without actually bringing anything up.
Are there other ways to say "retch" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "retch": arcada, basca, basquear, tener arcadas.
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