What is the Spanish word for "anguish"?

Learn how to say "anguish" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

anguish

Spanish

angustia

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Alternative translations of "anguish"

dolor
sufrimiento
aflicción
pena

Examples of how to use "anguish" in Spanish

English
His face was full of deep anguish.
Spanish
Su rostro estaba lleno de profunda angustia.
English
She felt deep anguish after the bad news.
Spanish
Ella sintió una profunda angustia tras las malas noticias.
English
His face showed anguish and silent worry.
Spanish
Su rostro mostraba angustia y preocupación silenciosa.
English
They expressed anguish over the lost opportunity.
Spanish
Ellos expresaron angustia por la oportunidad perdida.
English
Parents watched with anguish as the storm approached.
Spanish
Los padres observaban con angustia cómo se acercaba la tormenta.

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