distress

• Sustantivo que denota aflicción o sufrimiento intenso, ya sea físico o emocional, así como una situación de gran dificultad o peligro.

A noun referring to extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain, or a state of physical or mental suffering.

incontable

1. Extreme anxiety or sufferingB2formal

   A state of great pain, sorrow, or mental suffering.

   angustia

   • The news of the accident caused her great distress.
   • He was in obvious distress after losing his job.
   • The family's financial distress was evident.

   Sinónimosagonyanguishdesolationgriefmiserypainsufferingtormentwoe

   Antónimoscalmcomfortconsolationcontentmenteasejoypeacereliefserenitysolace

2. B2formal

   A situation of serious danger or difficulty requiring immediate help.

   peligro o dificultad grave

   • The ship sent out a distress signal.
   • The hikers were in distress after getting lost in the mountains.
   • The government declared a state of distress after the earthquake.

   Sinónimoscrisisdangerdifficultyemergencyjeopardyperilplightpredicamenttrouble

   Antónimoscomforteasesafetysecurity

• Verbo que significa causar a alguien ansiedad, tristeza o dolor; afligir o angustiar a una persona o animal.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone or something to feel anxiety, sorrow, or pain; to cause distress.

1. Cause anxiety or sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extremely upset, worried, or in pain.

   afligir, angustiar

   • The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
   • It distresses me to see animals being mistreated.
   • He was distressed by the constant criticism.

   Sinónimosafflictagitategrieveharrowpaintormenttroubleupsetvexworry

   Antónimoscalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Cause physical pain or hardshipB2formal

   To cause physical discomfort, pain, or difficulty.

   causar dolor físico o sufrimiento

   • The long walk distressed his injured leg.
   • The extreme cold distressed the hikers.
   • The tight shoes distressed her feet.

   Sinónimosafflictailhurtpaintormenttorturetrouble

   Antónimoscomfortrelievesoothe