What is the Spanish word for "ordeal"?

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

English

ordeal

Spanish

prueba

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Alternative translations of "ordeal"

calvario
penuria
suplicio
tormento

Examples of how to use "ordeal" in Spanish

English
What a long and terrible ordeal!
Spanish
¡Qué largo y terrible calvario!
English
The long journey was an unexpected ordeal.
Spanish
El largo viaje fue una prueba inesperada.
English
She described the interview as a painful ordeal.
Spanish
Ella describió la entrevista como una experiencia dolorosa.
English
Their camping trip became an ordeal overnight.
Spanish
Su viaje de campamento se convirtió en una prueba de la noche a la mañana.
English
He survived the ordeal with quiet courage.
Spanish
Él sobrevivió a la prueba con un valor silencioso.

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

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