Cuitas (en. Troubles)

ˈkwitas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Concerns or afflictions that affect emotionally.
The worries of the past often haunt us like shadows.
Las cuitas del pasado a menudo nos persiguen como sombras.
Difficulties and hardships faced in life.
Despite the worries, he always tries to maintain a positive attitude.
A pesar de las cuitas, siempre trata de mantener una actitud positiva.
Feelings of sadness and suffering.
I cried for the troubles that had tormented me for years.
Lloré por las cuitas que me habían atormentado durante años.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cuita', which means 'sorrow' or 'affliction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heartaches
Love pains or concerns.
cuitas del corazón
there are no worries without remedy
Every problem has a solution.
no hay cuitas sin remedio
woes and troubles
Difficulties and problems.
cuitas y males

Related Words

affliction
State of sadness or emotional pain.
aflicción
worry
State of restlessness or fear about something.
preocupación
suffering
Feeling of physical or emotional pain.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

Excessive worries.
Don't worry so much, those are just troubles.
No te preocupes tanto, esas son solo cuitas.
Problems that cause stress.
Sometimes you have to set aside your worries and enjoy the moment.
A veces hay que dejar las cuitas a un lado y disfrutar del momento.