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    Sima (en. Chasm)

    /'si.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A hole or cavity in the ground that is usually very deep.
    The explorer peered over the edge of the abyss.
    El explorador se asomó al borde de la sima.
    In geology, it refers to a depression in the Earth's crust.
    The abyss of the country is a study site for geologists.
    La sima del país es un lugar de estudio para los geólogos.
    Metaphor to describe a situation of great severity or difficulty.
    One finds oneself in the abyss of despair.
    Se encuentra en la sima de la desesperación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cīma', which means peak or highest part.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the abyss
    To enter a deep state of sadness or difficulty.
    caer en la sima
    to be in the abyss
    To be in a critical or complicated situation.
    estar en la sima

    Related Words

    peak
    Highest point of something.
    cima
    bottom
    Lowest part of a space.
    fondo

    Slang Meanings

    To feel very emotionally unwell.
    Since I broke up with her, I'm in the abyss.
    Desde que rompí con ella, estoy en la sima.
    To be in great trouble.
    I got into the abyss by not paying my debts.
    Me metí en la sima al no pagar mis deudas.