English–Spanish
“despair” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desolaˈθjon/
Example
Después de perder el trabajo, vivía en desolación.
After losing his job, he lived in despair.
How to say “despair” in Spanish
“Despair” in Spanish is desolación.
A lone person standing in a silent, ruined town.
Example sentences with desolación
Tras el incendio, el paisaje era una desolación.
After the fire, the landscape was desolate.
Tips for using desolación
- In everyday speech desolación sounds strong and often appears in literature or disaster reports, while triste or estar triste cover milder sadness.
Other Spanish words for “despair”
Tras el accidente, estuvo sumido en desesperación durante semanas.
After the accident, he was plunged into despair for weeks.