Angustiado (en. Anguished)

/aŋɡus'tjaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
In a state of great unrest or affliction.
She was anguished over her mother's health problems.
Ella estaba angustiada por los problemas de salud de su madre.
Under intense emotional pressure.
The final exam left him anguished for days.
El examen final lo dejó angustiado por días.
Having a deep concern for a specific situation.
I feel anguished about the uncertain future.
Me siento angustiado por el futuro incierto.

Etymology

Derives from the verb angustiar, which comes from the Latin 'anguere', meaning to suffocate or strangle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be anguished
To feel great anxiety or sadness.
estar angustiado
to live in anguish
To experience a constant state of worry or emotional pain.
vivir angustiado
to distress oneself over something
To worry intensely about a particular situation.
angustiarse por algo

Related Words

anguish
State of great suffering or emotional pain.
angustia
to anguish
To cause anguish or unrest to someone.
angustiar
distressing
That provokes anguish or discomfort.
angustioso

Slang Meanings

To be in trouble
I am anguished because I have many pending matters.
Estoy angustiado porque tengo muchos asuntos pendientes.
To be in a sea of doubts
I feel anguished not knowing what decision to make.
Me siento angustiado al no saber qué decisión tomar.