desperate in Spanish

desperate in Spanish is desesperado, acuciante, apremiante — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

desperate in Spanish

desesperado

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

acuciante

adj

Intense; extremely intense.

apremiante

adj

Intense; extremely intense.

desesperado

adj

Intense; extremely intense.

What does "desperate" mean?

adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
"Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village."
adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
"With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate."
adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
"Feeling desperate, the driver tried a risky overtake on a blind bend."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

desperate in a sentence

Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village.
She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate.
Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.

Similar words in Spanish

frantic heroic hopeless reckless urgent

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desperate" in Spanish?

"desperate" in Spanish is desesperado, acuciante, apremiante. desperate means: Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

How do you use "desperate" in a sentence?

Example: "Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village." In Spanish, "desperate" is desesperado, acuciante, apremiante.

Are there other ways to say "desperate" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "desperate": desesperado, acuciante, apremiante.

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