Expectorating Meaning in English

word · lemma: expectorate

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Definition

To cough up and spit out mucus or phlegm from the lungs, throat, or respiratory tract.

Usage & Nuances

A very formal and medical term; in everyday language, people usually say 'spit' or 'cough up phlegm.' Primarily used in medical contexts and scientific writing. 'Expectorating' almost always refers to mucus or phlegm, not just ordinary saliva.

• Spanish: expectorar - escupir (flema)
• Portuguese (BR): expectorar - cuspir (catarro)
• Portuguese (PT): expectorar - cuspir (muco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 咳痰 - 吐出痰液
• Chinese (Traditional): 咳痰 - 吐出痰液
• Hindi: थूक निकालना - बलगम थूकना
• Arabic: بَصق البلغم - إخراج البلغم
• Bengali: থুতু ফেলা (মিউকাস বা শ্লেষ্মা) - কফ ত্যাগ
• Russian: отхаркивание
• Japanese: 喀痰（かたん）
• Vietnamese: khạc đờm
• Korean: 가래를 뱉는 것
• Turkish: balgam çıkarmak
• Urdu: بلغم تھوکنا
• Indonesian: mengeluarkan dahak

Example Sentences

The doctor explained the importance of expectorating when you have a chest infection.

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Some medicines help with expectorating mucus from your lungs.

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He was expectorating frequently because of his bad cold.

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His coughing fits always end with him expectorating loudly.

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Public places usually have signs against expectorating on the ground.

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If you have trouble expectorating, try drinking more warm fluids.

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