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    Apenar (en. Distress)

    /apeˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause a feeling of sadness or worry to someone.
    The news of his accident saddened me deeply.
    La noticia de su accidente me apenó profundamente.
    To grieve or sadden someone's spirits.
    I don't want to sadden my parents with my problems.
    No quiero apenar a mis padres con mis problemas.
    To feel sorrow or regret for something.
    It saddens me to see how he strives without obtaining results.
    Me apena ver cómo él se esfuerza sin obtener resultados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paenāre', which means 'to afflict' or 'to cause sorrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it saddens me
    it makes me sad.
    me apena
    without causing sorrow
    without worrying or grieving someone.
    sin apenar

    Related Words

    sorrow
    A feeling of sadness or pain.
    pena
    affliction
    A state of discomfort or suffering.
    aflicción

    Slang Meanings

    to be saddened
    She is saddened by the death of her pet.
    Ella está apenada por la muerte de su mascota.
    to become sad
    I don't want to burden you with my problems.
    No quiero apunarte con mis problemas.