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    Congojas (en. Anguish)

    /konˈɡo.xas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of anxiety or sadness that affects a person.
    The illness caused her many troubles.
    La enfermedad le causaba muchas congojas.
    Worries or afflictions that disturb mental peace.
    He feels troubled by the country's economic situation.
    Siente congojas por la situación económica del país.
    Another meaning can refer to lamentations or complaints.
    I don't want to hear any more troubles about the past.
    No quiero escuchar más congojas sobre el pasado.

    Etymology

    The word 'congoja' comes from the Latin 'congaudia', which means distress or sadness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go through troubles
    To experience moments of pain or worry.
    pasar congojas
    there’s no reason to worry
    There is no reason to be overly concerned.
    no hay congojas que valgan
    to bear burdens
    To carry internal problems or sadness.
    llevar congojas

    Related Words

    anguish
    Feeling of unease or emotional suffering.
    angustia
    affliction
    Intense pain or suffering from a loss.
    aflicción
    worry
    State of anxiety about something that may happen.
    preocupación

    Slang Meanings

    Intense emotional distress.
    That problem is causing me a lot of troubles.
    Ese problema me está causando muchas congojas.
    Excessive worrying.
    Don't let life give you so many troubles, relax.
    No le des tantas congojas a la vida, relájate.