Martirio (en. Martyrdom)

/maɾˈtiɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Martyrdom refers to the extreme suffering that a person may experience, especially in a religious context, for not renouncing their beliefs.
The martyr was remembered for his martyrdom for defending his faith.
El mártir fue recordado por su martirio por defender su fe.
Any suffering that is considered excessive or prolonged.
The wait to receive news was a true martyrdom.
La espera para recibir noticias fue un verdadero martirio.

Etymology

From Latin 'martyrium', which means 'witness' or 'suffering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional martyrdom
State of intense psychological suffering.
martirio emocional
a martyrdom
It is used to refer to a situation that causes a lot of annoyance or pain.
un martirio
to go through a martyrdom
To experience extreme difficulties in some situation.
pasar un martirio

Related Words

martyr
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs.
mártir
agony
Intense suffering that can be physical or emotional.
agonía
torture
Suffering inflicted on a person to obtain information or cause pain.
tortura

Slang Meanings

A very difficult and painful situation.
Being at that meeting was a martyrdom.
Estar en esa reunión fue un martirio.
To have to endure something very annoying.
The wait for the exam was a martyrdom.
La espera del examen fue un martirio.