Tormentos (en. Torments)
/torˈmentos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State of mental or physical suffering.
The torments he experienced in his childhood marked him forever.
Los tormentos que vivió en su infancia lo marcaron para siempre.
Causes of suffering or distress.
The external torments made her doubt herself.
Los tormentos externos la hicieron dudar de sí misma.
Prolonged suffering that can be emotional.
His internal torments led him to seek help.
Sus tormentos internos lo llevaron a buscar ayuda.
Etymology
From Latin 'tormentum', which means 'torture' or 'suffering'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go through torments
To suffer extremely or to have significant difficulties.
pasar tormentos
torments of the soul
Intense emotional suffering.
tormentos del alma
there is no torment that lasts a hundred years
An expression meaning that suffering is not eternal.
no hay tormento que dure cien años
Related Words
torture
Intentionally inflicted physical or mental suffering.
tortura
suffering
State of physical or emotional pain.
sufrimiento
anguish
Feeling of unease or restlessness.
angustia
Slang Meanings
Extreme suffering in daily life.
That relationship was a true torment, I can't stand it anymore.
Esa relación fue un verdadero tormento, no lo aguanto más.
Complicated or problem-filled situation.
I have a job filled with torments, I don't know how to keep going.
Tengo un trabajo lleno de tormentos, no sé cómo seguir.