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How to Say ‘I have panic attacks.’ in Spain Spanish

Tengo ataques de pánico.

TEN-goh ah-TAH-kehs deh PAH-nee-koh

[TEN-goh ah-TAH-kehs deh PAH-nee-koh]

Phrase Breakdown

Tengo ataques

TEN-goh ah-TAH-kehs

I have attacks

'Ataques' is the plural of 'ataque'. Say it a-TA-kes. The 'u' is silent.

Example

Tengo ataques de tos.

I have coughing fits.

Words in this phrase

Tengo

[TEN-goh]

I have

First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.

Example

Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.

I am available on Friday afternoon.

ataques

[ah-TAH-kehs]

attacks

Plural of 'ataque'; sudden episodes.

Example

Los ataques son frecuentes.

The attacks are frequent.

de pánico.

deh PAH-nee-koh

of panic.

Stress the first syllable: PA-ni-ko. 'Ataques de pánico' means 'panic attacks'.

Example

Es un trastorno de pánico.

It's a panic disorder.

Words in this phrase

de

[deh]

of

A common connector joining type with company.

Example

En la pregunta ¿Qué tipo de empresa?, de conecta las ideas.

In the question What type of company?, de connects the ideas.

pánico

[PAH-nee-koh]

panic

Sudden overwhelming fear.

Example

El pánico me paraliza.

Panic paralyzes me.

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