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    Angustia (en. Distress)

    /aŋˈɡus.tja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of restlessness and emotional suffering.
    The anguish she felt about the exam kept her awake all night.
    La angustia que sentía por el examen la mantenía despierta toda la noche.
    Sensation of pressure or oppression in the chest.
    The anguish in his chest was evident during the discussion.
    La angustia en su pecho era evidente durante la discusión.
    Deep sadness or misery.
    The anguish over the loss of her friend was overwhelming.
    La angustia por la pérdida de su amigo era abrumadora.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'angustia', which means 'narrowness' or 'oppression'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel anguish
    to experience a state of worry or distress.
    sentir angustia
    to live in anguish
    to be constantly worried or in a state of suffering.
    vivir en angustia
    existential anguish
    deep concern about the meaning of life or existence.
    angustia existencial

    Related Words

    anguished
    suffering from anguish.
    angustiado
    distressing
    causing anguish.
    angustiante
    despair
    feeling of extreme anguish or having lost all hope.
    desesperación

    Slang Meanings

    Bad vibe
    I feel bad vibes about what is happening.
    Siento mala onda por lo que está pasando.
    Nervous breakdown
    She was about to have a nervous breakdown due to the anguish.
    Estuvo a punto de tener una crisis nerviosa por la angustia.