near-drowning

nounfemininecoloquial/ɐ.fu.gɐˈdɛ.lɐ/rare

a·fo·ga·de·la

Definition

(Colloquial) The act or situation of drowning or nearly drowning; choking on liquid.

He had a near-drowning when he fell into the pool, but he got out.

The child had a near-drowning drinking the juice too fast.

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Common collocations

have a near-drowning

Derivado do verbo 'afogar' + sufixo '-ela'.