Aflicción (en. Affliction)

/aflikˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Emotional or physical suffering.
The affliction of losing a loved one is natural.
La aflicción por la pérdida de un ser querido es natural.
Causing pain or sadness.
The afflictions of life often make us stronger.
Las aflicciones de la vida a menudo nos hacen más fuertes.
The action of afflicting or causing to suffer.
Constant stress is a daily affliction for many people.
El constante estrés es una aflicción diaria para muchas personas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'afflictio', which means 'blow' or 'affliction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart affliction
Deep sadness caused by unrequited love or disappointment.
aflicción de corazón
spiritual affliction
Internal suffering related to the search for meaning or peace.
aflicción espiritual
to live in affliction
To remain in a constant state of pain or sadness.
vivir en aflicción

Related Words

afflict
To cause affliction or sadness.
afligrir
afflicted
One who feels affliction or suffers from something.
afligido
psychological affliction
Emotional suffering that affects mental well-being.
aflicción psicológica

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad emotional state.
He is in total affliction due to heartbreak.
Él está en una aflicción total por desamor.
To suffer from external situations.
I don't want to carry more afflictions today.
No quiero cargar más aflicciones hoy.