Decepción (en. Disappointment)

deh-sep-'sjon

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Disillusionment or disenchantment experienced when something does not meet expectations.

The disappointment was great upon learning that he didn't win the prize.

La decepción fue grande al saber que no ganó el premio.

Emotional state of sadness after a disappointment.

Her disappointment was evident when they did not respond to her.

Su decepción fue evidente cuando no le respondieron.

Situation in which one feels an unfulfilled expectation.

The disappointment of the fans was palpable after the concert was canceled.

La decepción de los fans fue palpable tras la cancelación del concierto.

From the Latin 'deceptio', -onis which means 'deception'.

to fall into disappointment

Suffering a disillusionment or being disillusioned.

caer en la decepción

to leave in disappointment

Not meeting someone's expectations.

dejar en la decepción

to live a disappointment

Experiencing a significant disappointment.

vivir una decepción

disillusionment

State of losing the hope or illusion one had about something.

desilusión

deception

Action of deceiving or tricking someone.

engaño

frustration

Feeling of dissatisfaction for not achieving something.

frustración

To get a letdown

That place is famous, but it let me down, it’s not worth it.

Ese lugar es famoso, pero me echó chasco, no vale la pena.

I fell into the trap

I thought it would be great, but in the end, I fell into the trap.

Pensé que sería genial, pero al final caí en la trampa.

To savor the bitterness

After what happened, all that’s left is to savor the bitterness.

Después de lo que pasó, solo me queda saborear la amargura.