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“disillusionment” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deseŋˈkanto/

Example

Después de la noticia, sentí desencanto.

After the news, I felt disillusionment.

Illustration for desencanto (disillusionment)

How to say “disillusionment” in Spanish

“Disillusionment” in Spanish is desencanto.

A person standing apart from something they once loved.

Full entry for desencanto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desencanto

Muchos jóvenes tienen desencanto con la política.

Many young people are disillusioned with politics.

Tips for using desencanto

  • Unlike decepción, which often marks a specific letdown, desencanto implies growing apathy or emotional distancing over time.

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