What is the Spanish word for "helplessness"?

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

English

helplessness

Spanish

impotencia

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Alternative translations of "helplessness"

desamparo
indefensión
vulnerabilidad
inutilidad

Examples of how to use "helplessness" in Spanish

English
A feeling of complete helplessness overcame her.
Spanish
Un sentimiento de completa impotencia la invadió.
English
She felt sudden helplessness during the storm.
Spanish
Sintió una impotencia repentina durante la tormenta.
English
His helplessness was clear to everyone nearby.
Spanish
Su impotencia era evidente para todos los que estaban cerca.
English
The puppy's helplessness made her want to help.
Spanish
La indefensión del cachorro la hizo querer ayudar.
English
They discussed feelings of helplessness after the news.
Spanish
Discutieron sobre sentimientos de impotencia después de las noticias.

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