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    Desamparo (en. Abandonment)

    /desa'mparo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of not having protection or support.
    The helplessness of children on the street is distressing.
    El desamparo de los niños en la calle es angustiante.
    Situation of abandonment or lack of protection.
    The elderly woman lived in total abandonment after the death of her family.
    La anciana vivía en un desamparo total tras la muerte de su familia.
    Feeling of loneliness and vulnerability.
    She feels a deep sense of helplessness when facing her problems without help.
    Siente un profundo desamparo al enfrentarse a sus problemas sin ayuda.

    Etymology

    It comes from the prefix 'des-' indicating lack and 'amparo', which refers to protection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of abandonment
    To be in a situation of abandonment or lack of protection.
    estar en desamparo
    to feel helpless
    To experience a feeling of loneliness and lack of support.
    sentir desamparo

    Related Words

    amparo
    Protection or defense against something.
    amparo
    protection
    Action of protecting or defending something.
    protección
    to abandon
    To leave without care or responsibility.
    abandonar

    Slang Meanings

    To be helpless on the streets.
    Many young people are in a state of helplessness due to not having a home.
    Muchos jóvenes están en un desamparo al no tener un hogar.
    To feel lost or aimless.
    After losing his job, he felt completely helpless.
    Después de perder su trabajo, se sintió en un desamparo total.