What does «apunarse» mean in Spanish?
- Suffering from puna or soroche when crossing the Andes. There is a feeling of dizziness or discomfort usual in people who climb to high altitudes (more than 2000 meters above sea level) without being accustomed to do so. Sometimes the eyes get red and the person feels dizzy. As one ascends, the amount of oxygen available in the air decreases, which causes this condition. It takes a few days for the human body to acclimatize, although this varies greatly from person to person.
Examples of use in Spanish: "Estoy apunado por la subida, no me siento bien".
"cuidado con apunarse al subir la montaña"
"¡no te vayas a apunar! que luego te dolerá la cabeza".
- To become stiff or numb from cold; to become numb.
♦ Used in: Colombia