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    Aflige (en. Distress)

    /a.fli.xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause suffering or sorrow to someone.
    The news of the accident afflicts the entire community.
    La noticia del accidente aflige a toda la comunidad.
    To worry or disturb someone.
    It afflicts me to think about the uncertain future.
    Me aflige pensar en el futuro incierto.
    To impose an emotional burden.
    Unrequited love afflicts many young people.
    El desamor aflige a muchos jóvenes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'affligere' meaning 'to knock down' or 'to afflict'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    afflicts someone
    To cause sadness or concern to a person.
    aflige a alguien
    afflicts the soul
    To cause deep emotional pain.
    aflige el alma
    there is no need to grieve
    There is no reason to worry or feel sad.
    no hay que afligirse

    Related Words

    affliction
    State of great suffering or sorrow.
    aflixion
    affliction
    Feeling of sadness or emotional pain.
    aflicción
    sadness
    State of mind of discouragement or melancholy.
    tristeza

    Slang Meanings

    To be unwell
    I am afflicted by the situation of the country.
    Estoy afligido por la situación del país.
    To feel stressed
    It afflicts me so much accumulated work.
    Me aflige tanto trabajo acumulado.