ataque de nervios

Questions

What does ataque de nervios mean?

A psychological syndrome among Iberian-descended cultures, involving uncontrollable screaming or shouting, crying, trembling, sensations of heat rising in the chest and head, dissociative experiences, and verbal or physical aggression.

Where does ataque de nervios come from?

It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce ataque de nervios

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