Atormenta (en. Torments)

/atoɾmenˈta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Cause physical or psychological suffering to a person.

The financial situation constantly torments him.

La situación financiera lo atormenta constantemente.

Disturb or disrupt someone with thoughts or worries.

Doubts about his future torment him.

Las dudas sobre su futuro lo atormentan.

Produce anguish or pain through torture or unease.

The memory of that day torments him every time he recalls it.

El recuerdo de ese día lo atormenta cada vez que lo recuerda.

From Latin 'atormentare', which means to provoke torment.

torments the conscience

Causes profound remorse or guilt in someone.

atormenta la conciencia

do not torment anymore

Stop causing suffering or anguish to someone.

no atormentar más

torment oneself over something

To feel distressed or worried about a situation.

atormentarse por algo

torment

State of intense or prolonged suffering.

tormento

anguish

State of anxiety or emotional suffering.

angustia

affliction

Deep pain or sorrow, especially for loss.

aflicción

To be in a bad emotional moment.

Ever since he broke up with his girlfriend, he has been tormented.

Desde que cortó con su novia, está atormentado.

To worry excessively about something.

Do not torment yourself, everything will be resolved.

No te atormentes, todo se resolverá.