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disappointment in Spanish

disappointment in Spanish is decepción, desilusión, desencanto — disappointment means the feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.

disappointment in Spanish

decepción
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
desilusión
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
desencanto
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
ahueve
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
chasco
noun
(countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.
decepción
noun
(countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.

What does "disappointment" mean?

  1. noun The feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.
    "He felt a pang of disappointment when the concert was cancelled."
  2. noun Something or someone that fails to meet expectations.
    "The sequel was a huge disappointment after such a great first film."
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disappointment in a sentence

  • He felt a pang of disappointment when the concert was cancelled.
  • Their disappointment was obvious when the rain ruined the picnic.
  • The sequel was a huge disappointment after such a great first film.
  • I'm sorry, I know I've been a disappointment to you.

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What is "disappointment" in Spanish?
"disappointment" in Spanish is decepción, desilusión, desencanto. disappointment means: The feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.
How do you use "disappointment" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt a pang of disappointment when the concert was cancelled." In Spanish, "disappointment" is decepción, desilusión, desencanto.
Are there other ways to say "disappointment" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "disappointment": decepción, desilusión, desencanto, ahueve, chasco.
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