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to distress
01
angustiar, afligir
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Ejemplos
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
La pérdida repentina de su trabajo lo angustió enormemente, mientras luchaba por pagar sus facturas.
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
Los gastos médicos inesperados afligieron a la familia, haciéndoles preocuparse por sus finanzas.
Ejemplos
The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
La noticia del accidente la afectó profundamente.
The loud arguments in the house distressed the children.
Los argumentos fuertes en la casa angustiaron a los niños.
Distress
01
angustia
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
Ejemplos
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
Ella estaba en angustia después de escuchar la trágica noticia.
The company faced financial distress.
La empresa enfrentó angustia financiera.
02
angustia
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Ejemplos
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
La llamada de auxilio de los excursionistas varados provocó una operación de búsqueda y rescate inmediata.
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
La señal de auxilio del barco que se hundía fue captada por embarcaciones cercanas.
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
Ejemplos
The landlord used distress to recover unpaid rent.
Distress of the debtor's goods was ordered by the court.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
Ejemplos
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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