What does "privación" mean in English?

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Spanish

privación

English

deprivation

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Alternative translations of "privación"

privation
lack
absence
shortage

Examples of how to use "privación" in Spanish

Spanish
Sufrieron muchas privaciones durante la guerra.
English
They suffered many deprivations during the war.
Spanish
La privación del sueño afecta la memoria.
English
Sleep deprivation affects memory.
Spanish
Sufrió privaciones durante su infancia.
English
He suffered deprivations during his childhood.
Spanish
La privación extrema necesita ayuda médica.
English
Extreme deprivation requires medical help.
Spanish
¿Has sentido privación de libertad alguna vez?
English
Have you ever felt a deprivation of freedom?

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Sufrieron muchas privaciones durante la guerra.

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