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dismay in Portuguese

dismay in Portuguese is espanto, assombrar — dismay means a strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

dismay in Portuguese

espanto
noun
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
assombrar
verb

What does "dismay" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
    "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled."
  2. verb To fill someone with worry, disappointment, or a sudden loss of confidence.
    "The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office."
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dismay in a sentence

  • To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled.
  • The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office.

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What is "dismay" in Portuguese?

"dismay" in Portuguese is espanto, assombrar. dismay means: A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

How do you use "dismay" in a sentence?

Example: "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled." In Portuguese, "dismay" is espanto, assombrar.

Are there other ways to say "dismay" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "dismay": espanto, assombrar.

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