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    Desilusión (en. Disappointment)

    /desiluˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disappointment or loss of illusion.
    The disillusion I felt upon learning the truth was profound.
    La desilusión que sentí al enterarme de la verdad fue profunda.
    Lack of hope or joy that one had.
    His disillusion after the project's failure was evident.
    Su desilusión tras el fracaso del proyecto fue evidente.
    Emotional state resulting from disappointment.
    Living in disillusion is not what I want for my life.
    Vivir en la desilusión no es lo que quiero para mi vida.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' plus 'illusion', from the Latin 'illūsiō'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    romantic disillusion
    Disappointment related to love or romantic relationships.
    desilusión amorosa
    to live in disillusion
    To remain in a constant state of disappointment without seeking solutions.
    vivir en la desilusión
    to fall into disillusion
    To experience a moment of great disappointment after having high expectations.
    caer en la desilusión

    Related Words

    illusion
    Hope or desire for something to happen in a positive way.
    ilusión
    disappointment
    Feeling of dissatisfaction when expectations are not met.
    decepción
    frustration
    Feeling of powerlessness for not being able to achieve something desired.
    frustración

    Slang Meanings

    Disappointment
    After so much time, he realized that his love was unrequited; it was a great disappointment.
    Después de tanto tiempo, se dio cuenta de que su amor no era correspondido; fue un gran desengaño.
    To come face to face with reality
    Upon discovering the truth about his boss, he found himself facing reality.
    Al descubrir la verdad sobre su jefe, se encontró cruzándose con la realidad.