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    Tortura (en. Torture)

    /torˈtuɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of torturing.
    Torture is considered a violation of human rights.
    La tortura es considerada una violación de los derechos humanos.
    Intense suffering.
    The wait was torture for her.
    La espera fue una tortura para ella.
    verb
    To subject someone to torture.
    The regime tortured the prisoners to obtain confessions.
    El régimen torturó a los prisioneros para obtener confesiones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tortura', which means 'twisting' or 'the act of twisting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    psychological torture
    Emotional or mental suffering that inflicts extreme stress.
    tortura psicológica
    physical torture
    Inflicting extreme pain on a person's body.
    tortura física
    to torture the mind
    Causing confusion or mental anguish.
    torturar la mente

    Related Words

    to torture
    Verb that means to inflict torture.
    torturar
    torturer
    A person who applies torture.
    torturador
    martyrdom
    Extreme suffering for causes considered just.
    martirio

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely difficult or unpleasant experience.
    Studying for exams was torture.
    Estudiar para los exámenes fue una tortura.
    Exhausting activity.
    That training was true torture.
    Ese entrenamiento fue una verdadera tortura.