English–Spanish
“repression” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/repɾeˈsjon/
Example
La represión emocional puede afectar la salud.
Emotional repression can affect health.
How to say “repression” in Spanish
“Repression” in Spanish is represión.
Pressing feelings down inside.
Example sentences with represión
La represión política limita los derechos civiles.
Political repression limits civil rights.
Tips for using represión
- In everyday speech speakers often use the verb reprimir or the colloquial aguantar or contener to say someone holds back feelings, while represión sounds more formal or clinical.