What is the Spanish word for "mortification"?

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

English

mortification

Spanish

mortificación

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Alternative translations of "mortification"

humillación
vergüenza
pena
castigo

Examples of how to use "mortification" in Spanish

English
To her mortification her voice cracked.
Spanish
Para su mortificación, su voz se quebró.
English
She felt deep mortification after the mistake
Spanish
Sintió una profunda mortificación después del error.
English
His mortification was obvious to everyone nearby
Spanish
Su mortificación era evidente para todos los que estaban cerca.
English
I sensed his mortification during the meeting
Spanish
Sentí su mortificación durante la reunión.
English
Public mortification can harm a child's confidence
Spanish
La mortificación pública puede dañar la confianza de un niño.

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To her mortification her voice cracked.

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