What is the Spanish word for "dismay"?

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

English

dismay

Spanish

consternación

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Alternative translations of "dismay"

desaliento
pánico
sorpresa
desánimo

Examples of how to use "dismay" in Spanish

English
I read the bad news with great dismay.
Spanish
Leí las malas noticias con gran consternación.
English
She felt deep dismay at the news.
Spanish
Ella sintió una profunda consternación ante la noticia.
English
To my dismay, the bus had left.
Spanish
Para mi consternación, el autobús ya había partido.
English
They watched in dismay as rain started.
Spanish
Vieron con consternación cómo empezaba a llover.
English
His sudden silence caused her visible dismay.
Spanish
Su silencio repentino le causó una consternación visible.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "dismay" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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I read the bad news with great dismay.

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