abyss

• Sustantivo que designa un espacio profundo e insondable, como un precipicio o un vacío, y que también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a un estado abrumador o a una gran profundidad emocional.

A noun referring to a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or void, often used metaphorically to describe a profound or overwhelming state.

1. Deep hole or chasmB2formal

   A very deep, seemingly bottomless hole or gap in the earth's surface.

   Abismo

   • The explorers peered into the dark abyss of the canyon.
   • The earthquake created a massive abyss in the ground.
   • He felt like he was falling into an abyss of despair.

   Sinónimoschasmcrevassegorgegulfpitravinevoid

   Antónimoshillmoundpeaksummit

2. Overwhelming emptinessB2formal

   A state of profound emptiness, despair, or hopelessness.

   Abismo de desesperación

   • After losing his job, he felt he was staring into an abyss.
   • The novel explores the abyss of human suffering.
   • She tried to pull herself out of the emotional abyss.

   Sinónimoschasmdespairemptinessgulfhopelessnessnothingnesspitvacuumvoid

   Antónimoscontentmentfullnesshope

3. Vast differenceC1formal

   A wide or profound difference between two things.

   Abismo (diferencia vasta)

   • There is an abyss between their political views.
   • The abyss separating the rich and the poor continues to grow.
   • The cultural abyss between the two nations was difficult to bridge.

   Sinónimoschasmgapgulfriftschism