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    Abismos (en. Abyss)

    /aˈβismos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deep and dark spaces that represent a significant fall or void.
    The poet described the abyss as a place of infinite solitude.
    El poeta describió el abismo como un lugar de soledad infinita.
    A metaphor for an emotional state of despair or confusion.
    She felt she was on the edge of the emotional abyss.
    Ella sintió que se encontraba al borde del abismo emocional.
    Depths of the ocean or space.
    The marine abysses are unexplored and full of mystery.
    Los abismos marinos son inexplorados y llenos de misterio.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'abismus', which also means 'depth' or 'void'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look into the abyss
    To face an extreme or dangerous situation.
    mirar al abismo
    abyss of despair
    A state of deep emotional crisis.
    abismo de la desesperación
    to fall into the abyss
    To succumb to despair or madness.
    caer en el abismo

    Related Words

    abysmal
    Referring to an abyss or being extremely deep.
    abismal
    depth
    The quality of being deep or being at a low level.
    profundidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a very complicated situation.
    He is in an abyss, he doesn't know what to do with his life.
    Está en un abismo, no sabe qué hacer con su vida.
    To feel lost or disoriented.
    After the breakup, she felt in an abyss.
    Después de la ruptura, se sintió en un abismo.