Opresión (en. Oppression)

/opɾeˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of being under the control or dominance of someone.

The oppression of the people was evident during the authoritarian regime.

La opresión del pueblo fue evidente durante el régimen autoritario.

Feeling of heaviness or emotional burden.

I feel a pressure in my chest when I think about the future.

Siento una opresión en el pecho cuando pienso en el futuro.

From the Latin 'oppressio', which refers to the action of squeezing or pressing.

systematic oppression

Constant and organized subjugation of a social group.

opresión sistemática

to suffer oppression

To experience control or abuse by an authority.

sufrir opresión

to fight against oppression

To rebel or act against tyranny.

luchar contra la opresión

to oppress

To exert pressure on something or someone.

oprimir

tyrant

A person who exercises authority in an abusive manner.

tirano

freedom

State of being free and not subjected to oppression.

libertad

To feel crushed by responsibilities.

I am in total oppression with so much work.

Estoy en una opresión total con tanto trabajo.

Emotional or psychological stress.

That situation generates a mental oppression for me.

Esa situación me genera una opresión mental.