Pesadumbres (en. Sorrows)

/pesadu̇mˈbɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A state of mind characterized by suffering or sadness.
The sorrows he feels after the loss are hard to bear.
Las pesadumbres que siente tras la pérdida son difíciles de sobrellevar.
The quality of being heavy or causing emotional burden.
He lives with burdens that prevent him from enjoying life.
Vive con pesadumbres que no lo dejan disfrutar de la vida.
Remorse or worries that generate discomfort.
The sorrows of the past constantly haunt him.
Las pesadumbres del pasado lo persiguen constantemente.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'pesadumbre', which refers to the weight of sadness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no sorrow lasts a hundred years
Expression indicating that sorrows are not eternal.
no hay pesadumbre que dure cien años
to carry burdens
Having to deal with problems or emotional suffering.
cargar con pesadumbres
sorrows are shared
The idea that mutual support helps to cope with suffering.
las pesadumbres se comparten

Related Words

sadness
Feeling of sorrow or grief.
tristeza
suffering
State of feeling pain or distress.
sufrimiento
grief
State of emotional pain or unrest.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

To carry many sorrows.
He is full of burdens, he no longer knows what to do.
Está lleno de pesadumbres, ya no sabe qué hacer.
To feel distressed by emotional problems.
The sorrow has isolated him from his friends.
La pesadumbre lo tiene aislado de sus amigos.