afligir

Definition & Meaning of "afligir"in Spanish

afligir
01

upset, distress

causar sufrimiento, tristeza o angustia a alguien
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Nos afligió ver su tristeza en el rostro.
It distressed us to see the sadness on his face.
02

overwhelm, befall

causar un gran sufrimiento o angustia, especialmente por un largo periodo de tiempo
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El dolor de su partida lo afligió por largo tiempo.
The pain of his departure befell him for a long time.
03

become upset, grieve

ponerse triste, angustiado o preocupado por algo
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Me afligí al darme cuenta de lo que había sucedido.
I became upset when I realized what had happened.
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