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    Mortificación (en. Mortification)

    /morti̯fikaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of mortifying or causing suffering.
    The mortification of his conscience led him to sadness.
    La mortificación de su conciencia lo llevaba a la tristeza.
    Feeling of guilt or unease over an action.
    The mortification he felt for lying cost him sleep that night.
    La mortificación que sentía por mentir le costó dormir esa noche.
    Effect of something that causes discomfort or suffering.
    The mortification caused by the criticism made him reflect.
    La mortificación que le produjo la crítica le hizo reflexionar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mortificatio', meaning 'death' or 'suffering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eternal mortification
    A constant suffering that seems to have no end.
    mortificación eterna
    mortification of the soul
    A deep sorrow that emotionally affects.
    mortificación del alma

    Related Words

    to mortify
    To cause suffering or sorrow to someone.
    mortificar
    mortified
    One who feels deep sorrow or suffering.
    mortificado

    Slang Meanings

    Deep emotional pain.
    That betrayal left him with a mortification that he still feels.
    Esa traición le dejó una mortificación que aún siente.
    Condition of feeling very bad about something.
    The mortification for not attending the wedding was intense.
    La mortificación por no asistir a la boda fue intensa.