What is the Spanish word for "distress"?

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

English

distress

Spanish

angustia

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Alternative translations of "distress"

aflicción
sufrimiento
pena
apuro

Examples of how to use "distress" in Spanish

English
A great distress call came from the ship.
Spanish
Una gran llamada de auxilio llegó desde el barco.
English
She felt deep distress after the phone call.
Spanish
Ella sintió una profunda angustia después de la llamada telefónica.
English
The lost dog showed signs of distress.
Spanish
El perro perdido mostraba signos de angustia.
English
He tried to hide his distress from friends.
Spanish
Intentó ocultar su angustia a sus amigos.
English
Emergency crews responded to the ship's distress.
Spanish
Los equipos de emergencia respondieron a la angustia del barco.

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