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    Desolación (en. Desolation)

    /deso.laˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of abandonment or unease.
    Desolation took over the village after the storm.
    La desolación se apoderó del pueblo tras la tormenta.
    Great sadness or emotional suffering.
    Her desolation was evident after the loss.
    Su desolación era evidente después de la pérdida.
    Desert or barren place.
    The landscape was a desolation, lifeless and devoid of vegetation.
    El paisaje era una desolación, sin vida ni vegetación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desolatio', derived from 'desolare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in desolation
    To experience a continuous state of sadness or emptiness.
    vivir en desolación
    desolation in the soul
    Deep feeling of inner sadness.
    desolación en el alma
    to fall into desolation
    To immerse oneself in a state of depression or extreme sadness.
    caer en la desolación

    Related Words

    to desolate
    To cause desolation or sadness in someone.
    desolar
    desolated
    That is in a state of desolation.
    desolado
    desolating
    That causes desolation or sadness.
    desolador

    Slang Meanings

    A feeling of emptiness or abandonment.
    I felt pure desolation after the breakup.
    Sentí pura desolación después de la ruptura.
    A state of extreme sadness.
    This song gives me a lot of desolation.
    Esta canción me da mucha desolación.