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vortiginoso — meaning in English

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English meaning

giddy adjective Feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.
vortical adj Relating to, containing, or moving in a swirling, whirlpool-like pattern.

Senses

vortiginoso is used for these senses in English:

giddy (attributive) Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
vortical Of or pertaining to a vortex; containing vortices; moving in a vortex. [from 17th c.]

giddy — full definition

adjective Feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.
adjective Overcome with lighthearted excitement or happiness.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

tonto vertiginoso