What does "afligir" mean in English?

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Spanish

afligir

English

to upset

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Alternative translations of "afligir"

to afflict
to distress
to grieve
to trouble

Examples of how to use "afligir" in Spanish

Spanish
No te aflijas por esas tonterías.
English
Don't worry about those silly things.
Spanish
Esta noticia me aflige mucho hoy.
English
This news troubles me a lot today.
Spanish
Los ruidos me afligieron anoche.
English
The noises disturbed me last night.
Spanish
Su silencio siempre me afligía.
English
His silence always distressed me.
Spanish
Esa noticia nos afligará mañana.
English
That news will upset us tomorrow.

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No te aflijas por esas tonterías.

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