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    Sumido (en. Sunk)

    /suˈmi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Deeply affected or immersed in a situation.
    He was lost in his thoughts and didn't realize we arrived.
    Estaba sumido en sus pensamientos y no se dio cuenta de que llegamos.
    To be in a state of sadness or discouragement.
    Since he had trouble at work, he has felt engulfed in desolation.
    Desde que tuvo problemas en el trabajo, se ha sentido sumido en la desolación.
    Immersed in a complicated context or issue.
    The country is plunged into a severe economic crisis.
    El país está sumido en una crisis económica severa.

    Etymology

    From the participle of the verb sumir, which comes from the Latin 'submergere', meaning to sink or submerge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    submerged in silence
    To be in a deep stillness or reflection.
    sumido en el silencio
    immersed in sadness
    To be deeply affected by sadness.
    sumido en la tristeza
    caught in chaos
    To be trapped in a disordered or problematic situation.
    sumido en el caos

    Related Words

    sumir
    To make something descend or sink.
    sumir
    immersed
    To be completely inside or surrounded by something.
    inmerso
    sunk
    To be under a surface or in a difficult situation.
    hundido

    Slang Meanings

    To be fully concentrated on something, not paying attention to what is happening around.
    He was so engrossed in his video game that he didn't hear when I called him.
    Estaba tan sumido en su videojuego que no escuchó cuando lo llamé.
    To feel very downcast or discouraged.
    After his breakup, he was down and didn't want to leave the house.
    Después de su ruptura, estaba sumido y no quería salir de casa.