What is the Spanish word for "discouragement"?

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

English

discouragement

Spanish

desaliento

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Alternative translations of "discouragement"

desánimo
desmotivación
desalentar

Examples of how to use "discouragement" in Spanish

English
A feeling of discouragement can be overcome.
Spanish
Se puede superar una sensación de desaliento.
English
She felt discouragement after the failed exam.
Spanish
Ella sintió desaliento después del examen fallido.
English
His discouragement was obvious to all listeners.
Spanish
Su desaliento era evidente para todos los oyentes.
English
Parents tried to avoid discouragement at bedtime.
Spanish
Los padres trataron de evitar el desaliento a la hora de dormir.
English
Discouragement slowed their progress on the project.
Spanish
El desaliento ralentizó su progreso en el proyecto.

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