Afligida (en. Sorrowful)

/a.fli.ˈxi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Feeling sad or distressed.
She was afflicted by the loss of her pet.
Ella estaba afligida por la pérdida de su mascota.
Having emotional or physical pain.
The news left her afflicted for days.
La noticia la dejó afligida durante días.
Showing signs of suffering or pain.
The afflicted face of the child moved everyone.
El afligido rostro del niño conmovió a todos.

Etymology

From the verb afflict, from the Latin affligere, which means 'to strike' or 'to affect.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be afflicted
to feel very sad or desolate.
estar afligida
to grieve over
to worry or become saddened due to something.
afligirse por
to lead an afflicted life
to live in a state of constant suffering.
llevar una vida afligida

Related Words

affliction
State of suffering or being sad.
aflicción
desolation
Sense of deep sadness or loss.
desconsuelo
suffering
State of pain or affliction.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad state
Today I'm afflicted, I don't feel like doing anything.
Hoy estoy afligida, no tengo ganas de nada.
To be down
Since I broke up with my boyfriend, I've been very afflicted.
Desde que corté con mi novio, ando muy afligida.