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    Desesperación (en. Despair)

    /desesperaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of anguish or total loss of hope.
    The disappearance of his pet caused him great despair.
    La desaparición de su mascota le causó una gran desesperación.
    Situation that provokes an urgent need to act.
    In moments of desperation, hasty decisions are made.
    En momentos de desesperación, se toman decisiones apresuradas.
    Emotional state that arises in extreme situations.
    Desperation led him to seek professional help.
    La desesperación lo llevó a buscar ayuda profesional.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'desperatio', which means 'loss of hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    desperation in love
    State of intense anguish due to emotional problems.
    desesperación en el amor
    to fall into desperation
    To reach a state of total discouragement.
    caer en desesperación
    collective desperation
    Feeling of distress shared by a group.
    desesperación colectiva

    Related Words

    desperate
    A person who has lost all hope.
    desesperado
    to despair
    To lose hope or calm.
    desesperar
    despair
    The act or state of despairing.
    desespero

    Slang Meanings

    to be in a mess
    After losing my job, I am in a mess and filled with desperation.
    Después de perder el trabajo, estoy en un lío y con mucha desesperación.
    to see no way out
    Facing so many debts, I feel there is no way out and despair overwhelms me.
    Al enfrentar tantas deudas, siento que no hay salida y la desesperación me invade.