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“heartbreaking” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desɣaraˈðoɾ/

Example

Es una historia desgarradora.

It is a heartbreaking story.

Illustration for desgarrador (heartbreaking)

How to say “heartbreaking” in Spanish

“Heartbreaking” in Spanish is desgarrador.

A heart ripped along a jagged seam.

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

Example sentences with desgarrador

El testimonio de la víctima fue desgarrador.

The victim's testimony was heartbreaking.

Tips for using desgarrador

  • Common collocations include historia, escena, and testimonio, and the word is typical in news and literature to signal serious emotional impact, so avoid it for small disappointments.

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