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    Congoja (en. Grief)

    /konˈɡoxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of anguish or deep sorrow.
    Anguish overcame him upon remembering his loss.
    La congoja le invadió al recordar su pérdida.
    Emotional state of despair or restlessness.
    She suffered intense anguish after receiving the news.
    Sufrió una congoja intensa tras recibir la noticia.
    Emotional pain that causes prolonged suffering.
    The anguish he feels for her absence is overwhelming.
    La congoja que siente por su ausencia es abrumadora.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'congōja', which means 'affliction' or 'anguish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anguish of the soul
    Deep sadness or affliction that affects the spirit.
    congoja del alma
    to live in anguish
    To experience a constant state of anguish or unease.
    vivir en congoja
    infinite anguish
    A feeling of pain or sorrow that seems endless.
    congoja infinita

    Related Words

    affliction
    State of sorrow or emotional suffering.
    aflicción
    desolation
    Inability to find comfort in the face of pain.
    desconsuelo
    sadness
    State of mind caused by loss or discouragement.
    tristeza

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling of extreme worry.
    I am in anguish over tomorrow's exam.
    Estoy en congoja por el examen de mañana.
    Anguish over a compromising situation.
    Anguish sets in as the deadline approaches.
    La congoja llega cuando se acerca la fecha de entrega.