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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?

  1. adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
    "She grew desperate for cash after losing her job."
  2. adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
    "Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate."
  3. adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
    "He made a desperate attempt to save the sinking business."

desperate in a sentence

  • She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
  • The stranded hikers were desperate for water.
  • Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.
  • The refugees faced a desperate situation with no shelter or food.

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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: "She grew desperate for cash after losing her job." 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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