Tribulación (en. Tribulation)

/tɾi.βu.laˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Suffering or emotional or physical pain.
The tribulation she feels is hard to bear.
La tribulación que siente es difícil de soportar.
Situation of adversity that causes unease.
During the tribulation, she found support in her friends.
Durante la tribulación, encontró apoyo en sus amigos.
Trial or difficulty that tests a person's resilience.
The tribulations of life can strengthen character.
Las tribulaciones de la vida pueden fortalecer el carácter.

Etymology

From Latin 'tribulatio', meaning 'tension', 'to oppress'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tribulation of the soul
State of distress and deep affliction.
tribulación del alma
to go through tribulations
To suffer significant difficulties or problems.
pasar tribulaciones
in times of tribulation
In difficult or complicated times.
en momentos de tribulación

Related Words

affliction
Suffering or pain, both physical and emotional.
aflicción
suffering
To experience pain, anguish, or discomfort.
sufrimiento
trial
Situation that serves to measure someone’s ability or character.
prueba

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
I am in a tribulation with this project.
Estoy en una tribulación con este proyecto.
To feel a lot of stress or worry.
That deadline is causing me tribulation.
Esa fecha límite me está causando tribulación.