Desesperaba (en. Despaired)

/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.