Desolada (en. Desolate)
/desoˈlada/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
State of extreme sadness or desolation.
After losing her job, she felt desolated.
Después de perder su empleo, se sintió desolada.
Place that is empty and lifeless.
The city was left desolate after the evacuation.
La ciudad quedó desolada tras la evacuación.
Sensitive affection, generally due to suffering or loss.
Her desolated expression reflected her deep pain.
Su desolada expresión reflejaba su profundo dolor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'desolatus', which means 'abandoned', 'lonely'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to feel desolated
To feel very sad or desperate.
sentirse desolada
desolated face
Facial expression that denotes sadness or desolation.
cara desolada
desolate place
Empty or abandoned place.
sitio desolado
Related Words
desolation
State of being desolated.
desolación
solitude
State of feeling alone.
soledad
sadness
Feeling of sorrow or discouragement.
tristeza
Slang Meanings
Being in a bad emotional moment.
Ever since he left her, she's been super desolated.
Desde que lo dejó, está super desolada.
Feeling trapped in a negative situation.
That news left her super desolated.
Esa noticia la dejó súper desolada.