Desesperación (en. Despair)

/des-es-pe-ra-'θjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Emotional state characterized by the loss of hope and peace.

Example Sentence: Desperation led him to make hasty decisions.

La desesperación lo llevó a tomar decisiones apresuradas.

Definition: Critical situation that causes great suffering or anxiety.

Example Sentence: The desperation to find a job affected him severely.

La desesperación por encontrar empleo lo afectó gravemente.

Definition: Intense reaction to a situation that seems unsolvable.

Example Sentence: The desperation in the emergency room was palpable.

La desesperación en la sala de emergencia era palpable.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'desperatio', which means 'despair'.

Phrase: to fall into desperation

Meaning: To enter a state of deep anguish.

caer en la desesperación

Phrase: to live in desperation

Meaning: To experience a constant state of anguish and lack of hope.

vivir en desesperación

Phrase: there is no desperation without hope

Meaning: Sometimes, pain can be a precursor to hope.

no hay desesperación sin esperanza

Related Word: desperate

Description: One who is in a state of desperation.

desesperado

Related Word: anguish

Description: Feeling of extreme anxiety or restlessness.

angustia

Related Word: to despair

Description: To lose hope or calm.

desesperar

Slang Meaning: To be on the verge of breaking down mentally.

Example: He is in a state of total desperation.

Está en un estado de desesperación total.

Slang Meaning: To go through a very difficult and distressing time.

Example: That news left him in desperation.

Esa noticia lo dejó en desesperación.