adrenaline

BrE /ədˈrenəlɪn/ AmE /ədˈrɛnəlɪn/

noun en → es

1 HORMONE [singular] B2

a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which prepares the body for sudden stress or danger

hormona, sustancia química

  • an adrenaline rush

Collocations adrenaline rush · release of adrenaline

  • The fear gave him an adrenaline rush.

    El miedo le dio un subidón de adrenalina.

2 FEELING [singular] B1

a feeling of excitement or nervousness caused by a sudden increase in adrenaline levels

sensación, emoción

  • an adrenaline rush

Collocations adrenaline rush · feel an adrenaline rush

  • She felt an adrenaline rush before the race.

    Ella sintió un subidón de adrenalina antes de la carrera.