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    Desesperaba (en. I was desperate)

    /desespeˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To experience anguish or hopelessness.
    She despaired every time he didn't reply to her message.
    Ella se desesperaba cada vez que no le respondía el mensaje.
    To lose patience in a complicated situation.
    He despaired seeing that the car wouldn't start.
    Se desesperaba al ver que el automóvil no arrancaba.
    To feel an intense desire for something to happen quickly.
    The child despaired to open his presents on his birthday.
    El niño se desesperaba por abrir sus regalos en su cumpleaños.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desperare', meaning to lose hope.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    one should not despair
    One should not lose hope.
    no hay que desesperar
    to despair about
    To feel intense anxiety about something specific.
    desesperarse por
    desperately
    In a desperate manner.
    desesperadamente

    Related Words

    despair
    State of extreme anguish or unrest.
    desesperación
    despair
    Total loss of hope.
    desespero
    to lose hope
    To take away hope.
    desesperanzar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of extreme nerves.
    I'm in a desperate mode because of the exam.
    Estoy en modo desesperado por culpa del examen.
    To lose calm.
    He became desperate when they told him he would be late.
    Se puso desesperado cuando le dijeron que llegaría tarde.