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    Abismo (en. Abyss)

    /aˈβizmo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Very deep drop.
    The abyss of the ocean is unexplored.
    El abismo del océano es inexplorado.
    A state of desolation or despair.
    He felt himself falling into an abyss of sadness.
    Se sintió caer en un abismo de tristeza.
    Critical or dangerous situation.
    The country is on the brink of an economic abyss.
    El país se encuentra al borde del abismo económico.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abīssimus', superlative of 'abysus', which means 'gulf' or 'depth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look into the abyss
    To face a difficult or dangerous situation.
    mirar al abismo
    existential abyss
    Feeling of emptiness or lack of meaning in life.
    abismo existencial
    to take a leap into the abyss
    To make a risky decision.
    dar un salto al abismo

    Related Words

    abysmal
    Having characteristics of an abyss, can refer to extreme depth.
    abismal
    to abyss
    To immerse oneself in deep thoughts or in sadness.
    abismarse

    Slang Meanings

    To feel lost in life.
    After the divorce, he felt in an abyss.
    Después del divorcio, se sintió en un abismo.
    To have great anguish.
    To be in the abyss due to work stress.
    Estar en el abismo por el estrés laboral.