Tribulaciones (en. Tribulations)

/tri-bu-la-cio-nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Suffering or distress caused by problems or adversities.

The tribulations he lived through during the war marked his life forever.

Las tribulaciones que vivió durante la guerra marcaron su vida para siempre.

Period of trial or difficulty.

During the economic tribulations, many lost their jobs.

Durante las tribulaciones económicas, muchos perdieron su empleo.

Difficult situations that generate unease.

The tribulations of his childhood made him stronger.

Las tribulaciones de su infancia lo hicieron más fuerte.

It comes from the Latin 'tribulatio', which means 'torture, suffering'.

despite the tribulations

indicates that one continues on despite difficulties.

a pesar de las tribulaciones

tribulations of life

refers to the complications and sufferings that we all face.

tribulaciones de la vida

in the midst of tribulations

to be in a difficult phase, surrounded by problems.

en medio de las tribulaciones

tribulation

State of suffering or difficulty.

tribulación

to trouble

To cause suffering or pain.

tribular

worry

State of concern or unease.

inquietud

Going through tough times.

Lately, I've been in a lot of tribulations.

Últimamente he estado en muchas tribulaciones.

Getting into trouble.

That relationship brings you more tribulations than joy.

Esa relación te trae más tribulaciones que alegrías.