What is the Spanish word for "desolation"?

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

English

desolation

Spanish

desolación

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Alternative translations of "desolation"

desierto
abandono
soledad
ruina

Examples of how to use "desolation" in Spanish

English
A feeling of complete desolation swept over him.
Spanish
Una sensación de completa desolación lo invadió.
English
The storm left a feeling of desolation behind.
Spanish
La tormenta dejó un sentimiento de desolación a su paso.
English
She looked at the empty house with desolation.
Spanish
Ella miró la casa vacía con desolación.
English
After the fire, the town showed complete desolation.
Spanish
Después del incendio, la ciudad mostraba una desolación total.
English
He walked through the park in quiet desolation.
Spanish
Caminaba por el parque en tranquila desolación.

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