distress in Spanish
distress in Spanish is distrés, aflicción, angustia — distress means serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
distress in Spanish
distrés
Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
aflicción
A cause of such discomfort.
angustia
A cause of such discomfort.
ansiedad
A cause of such discomfort.
desasosiego
A cause of such discomfort.
sinvivir
A cause of such discomfort.
amenaza
Serious danger.
angustia
Serious danger.
aprieto
Serious danger.
apuro
Serious danger.
peligro
Serious danger.
distrés
(medicine, psychology) An aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt.
estrés
(medicine, psychology) An aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt.
acorar
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
distresar
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
What does "distress" mean?
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noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
"The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress."
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verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.
"The graphic footage distressed many viewers."
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distress in a sentence
- The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress.
- Her voice was full of distress on the phone.
- The graphic footage distressed many viewers.
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What is "distress" in Spanish?
"distress" in Spanish is distrés, aflicción, angustia. distress means: Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
How do you use "distress" in a sentence?
Example: "The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress." In Spanish, "distress" is distrés, aflicción, angustia.
Are there other ways to say "distress" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "distress": distrés, aflicción, angustia, ansiedad, desasosiego, sinvivir.
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