This is the 15338th most frequent Russian word.
потеть
"Потеть" means "to sweat" in English.
потеть is used to describe the natural physiological response of sweating due to physical exertion.
Во время бега люди обычно начинают потеть.
While running, people usually start to sweat.
потеть in this context indicates sweating caused by environmental conditions and physical work.
Он сильно потел, работая под палящим солнцем.
He was sweating heavily while working under the scorching sun.
потеть here metaphorically describes a stress-induced sweating response, showing its use in psychological contexts.