What does "lastre" mean in English?

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Spanish

lastre

English

ballast

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Alternative translations of "lastre"

burden
weight
drag
load

Examples of how to use "lastre" in Spanish

Spanish
Su pasado es un gran lastre.
English
His past is a heavy burden.
Spanish
El lastre del barco es muy pesado.
English
The ship's ballast is very heavy.
Spanish
Ese lastre impide su rápido progreso.
English
That ballast prevents their rapid progress.
Spanish
La crítica puede ser un lastre emocional.
English
Criticism can be an emotional burden.
Spanish
Quitaron el lastre antes de zarpar.
English
They removed the ballast before setting sail.

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Su pasado es un gran lastre.

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