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    Calvario (en. Calvary)

    kalˈβaɾio

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A place where one suffers for an extended period.
    The last year was a true calvary for his family.
    El último año fue un verdadero calvario para sus familiares.
    A situation of suffering or hardship.
    Going through an emotional calvary after the loss.
    Pasar por un calvario emocional después de la pérdida.
    An experience of pain or sacrifice.
    His calvary in illness was shocking for everyone.
    Su calvario en la enfermedad fue impactante para todos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'calvaria', meaning 'skull', related to the place of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a calvary
    To be in a situation of great suffering or difficulty.
    estar en calvario
    to make someone go through a calvary
    To make someone suffer a lot, whether physically or emotionally.
    hacer pasar un calvario
    personal calvary
    An experience of suffering that intensely affects an individual.
    calvario personal

    Related Words

    suffering
    State of experiencing physical or emotional pain.
    sufrimiento
    martyrdom
    Intentional suffering, often for religious reasons.
    martirio
    tragedy
    An event that causes great suffering and loss.
    tragedia

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme suffering in a specific situation.
    The move was a calvary for me.
    La mudanza fue un calvario para mí.
    Description of a long and tedious process.
    The process at the office turned into a calvary.
    El trámite en la oficina se convirtió en un calvario.