What is the Spanish word for "desperate"?

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

English

desperate

Spanish

desesperado

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Alternative translations of "desperate"

desesperada
desesperar

Examples of how to use "desperate" in Spanish

English
A desperate man will do anything.
Spanish
Un hombre desesperado hará cualquier cosa.
English
She made a desperate phone call for help.
Spanish
Ella hizo una llamada desesperada para pedir ayuda.
English
He looked desperate after losing his job.
Spanish
Parecía desesperado después de perder su trabajo.
English
They took desperate measures to save money.
Spanish
Tomaron medidas desesperadas para ahorrar dinero.
English
The dog gave a desperate, loud bark.
Spanish
El perro ladró con desesperación y de manera fuerte.

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