What is the Spanish word for "disappointment"?

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

English

disappointment

Spanish

decepción

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Alternative translations of "disappointment"

desilusión
frustración
desengaño
contrariedad

Examples of how to use "disappointment" in Spanish

English
To my great disappointment he did not come.
Spanish
Para mi gran decepción, no vino.
English
Her face showed clear disappointment after the test.
Spanish
Su rostro mostró una clara decepción después del examen.
English
I felt disappointment when the flight was canceled.
Spanish
Sentí decepción cuando cancelaron el vuelo.
English
The game ended in disappointment for the home team.
Spanish
El partido terminó en decepción para el equipo local.
English
His silence expressed deep disappointment with the decision.
Spanish
Su silencio expresó una profunda decepción con la decisión.

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To my great disappointment he did not come.

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