Desengaños (en. Disappointments)

/desenɡaˈɲos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Loss of the illusions or hopes one had about something or someone.

Disillusionments in life teach us to be more realistic.

Los desengaños en la vida nos enseñan a ser más realistas.

Disillusionment felt when discovering the truth behind a situation.

She suffered many disillusionments in her romantic relationships.

Ella sufrió muchos desengaños en sus relaciones amorosas.

The action of disillusioning or unmasking a falsehood.

The disillusionment occurred when the true intention of her friend was revealed.

El desengaño ocurrió cuando se reveló la verdadera intención de su amigo.

From the verb desengañar, which comes from the Latin 'disen-campanare', meaning 'to uncover'.

to fall into disillusionment

To experience disillusionment from having expected too much from someone or something.

caer en el desengaño

romantic disillusionments

Disappointments or disillusionments in the sentimental realm.

desengaños amorosos

to live in disillusionment

To be trapped in a situation of false hope.

vivir en un desengaño

to disillusion

To make someone lose their illusion or hope.

desilusionar

to disenchant

To eliminate or lose the charm one had for something or someone.

desencantar

reality

The state of things as they are, in opposition to what was expected or desired.

realidad

To curb excessive enthusiasm.

Don't get your hopes up; it will only bring you disillusionments.

No te hagas ilusiones, solo te va a traer desengaños.

A warning about unrealistic expectations.

Be careful; you have already had enough disillusionments.

Ten cuidado, ya has tenido suficientes desengaños.