Miseria (en. Misery)

/miˈse.ɾja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Condition of poverty and lack of resources.

Misery affects millions of people around the world.

La miseria afecta a millones de personas en el mundo.

Extreme suffering or emotional pain.

Her life was a misery after the loss of her family.

Su vida era una miseria tras la pérdida de su familia.

Moral or ethical condition of contempt.

I cannot accept this misery of spirit in people.

No puedo aceptar esta miseria de espíritu en las personas.

From the Latin 'miseria', meaning 'misfortune, unhappiness'.

to live in misery

To lead a life of extreme poverty.

vivir en la miseria

human misery

Condition of suffering and poverty of humanity.

miseria humana

to be in misery

To be in a situation of great need and difficulty.

estar en la miseria

mercy

Compassion or sensitivity towards the suffering of others.

misericordia

merciful

Showing misery or compassion towards others.

misericordioso

To live with very few resources.

Since he lost his job, he lives in misery.

Desde que perdió su trabajo, vive en la miseria.

Depressing emotional situation.

Don't talk to me, I'm in total misery.

No me hables, estoy en una miseria total.