Martirios (en. Martyrdoms)

mar-ti-r-ios

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Suffering or torment inflicted on a person, either physically or psychologically.
The martyrdoms he endured in prison were incalculable.
Los martirios que sufrió en la prisión eran incalculables.
Any of the extreme tribulations faced in life.
The martyrdoms of the sick are hard to bear.
Los martirios de los enfermos son difíciles de soportar.

Etymology

From the Greek 'martyrion', which means testimony or suffering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal martyrdom
The suffering experienced in difficult situations.
martirio personal
to live a martyrdom
To go through extremely painful experiences.
vivir un martirio
martyrdoms of life
The difficulties and sufferings encountered throughout existence.
martirios de la vida

Related Words

martyr
A person who suffers or is persecuted for their beliefs.
martir
martyrdom
The act of suffering persecution or death for the cause of faith.
martirio
suffering
The state of experiencing physical or emotional pain.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

Bad streak
I'm going through a martyrdom, I'm having a bad streak at work.
Estoy pasando por un martirio, tengo una mala racha en el trabajo.
Drama
Don't add more martyrdoms to the situation, relax a little.
No le des más martirios a la situación, relájate un poco.