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Spanish word
tribulación
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾiβulaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounhardship
Example
La tribulación nos hizo más fuertes.
The hardship made us stronger.
More examples
Tras pasar por una tribulación, aprendió a pedir ayuda.
After going through a hardship, he learned to ask for help.
Core concept
A long, wearing moral or emotional trial.
Common phrases
pasar por una tribulación
go through a hardship
soportar una tribulación
endure a hardship
superar una tribulación
overcome a hardship
Similar words
sufrimiento: Ongoing physical or emotional pain experienced as deep distress.
angustia: Intense, chest-tightening anxiety marked by acute mental worry.
aflicción: Profound grief that leaves the heart heavy and sorrowful.
adversidad: Difficult circumstances or misfortunes that obstruct daily life or plans.
Definition in Spanish
Tribulación es un sustantivo que designa una situación de sufrimiento o prueba prolongada que afecta la fortaleza moral o emocional de una persona.
Word origin
Derived from Latin tribulatio and tribulum, where the physical idea of being ground or pressed extends to spiritual and emotional trials.
Usage tips
- Often appears in written or literary contexts rather than casual conversation, so substitute dificultad or problema in colloquial use.