Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
frustración
Pronunciation
IPA/fɾustɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounfrustration
Example
Cuando no consigo lo que quiero, siento frustración.
I feel frustration when I can't get what I want.
More examples
La frustración acumulada afectó mi concentración.
The accumulated frustration affected my concentration.
Core concept
A blocked goal causing mounting irritation.
Common phrases
mostrar frustración
show frustration
frustración acumulada
accumulated frustration
superar frustración
overcome frustration
Similar words
decepción: Plain disappointment or sadness felt after hopes or expectations are dashed.
impotencia: Sense of impotence when actions fail to change an outcome and control feels absent.
resentimiento: Deep-seated resentment that harbors anger over past slights or injustices.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento de insatisfacción y molestia que surge cuando no se obtiene lo que se desea, con mezcla de irritación y desaliento.
Word origin
From Latin frustratio, from frustra 'in vain', originally referring to plans or efforts that fail and now used for the feeling when wants are thwarted.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses me frustra plus a cause to mean 'it frustrates me' while estoy frustrado/a states a person's condition, and the noun carries a written accent on -ción.
Opposites
- satisfacciónsatisfactionnoun
- alivioreliefnoun