What does "desamparo" mean in English?

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Spanish

desamparo

English

helplessness

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Alternative translations of "desamparo"

abandonment
neglect
vulnerability
defenselessness

Examples of how to use "desamparo" in Spanish

Spanish
Sintió un gran desamparo.
English
He felt a great helplessness.
Spanish
Sentí un profundo desamparo esa noche.
English
I felt a deep helplessness that night.
Spanish
El desamparo del anciano era evidente.
English
The old man's helplessness was evident.
Spanish
La organización ayuda a personas en desamparo.
English
The organization helps homeless people.
Spanish
No imaginé tanto desamparo en la ciudad.
English
I didn't imagine so much helplessness in the city.

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Sintió un gran desamparo.

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