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"Decepcionado" is an adjective which is often translated as "disappointed", and "desilusionado" is an adjective which is also often translated as "disappointed". Learn more about the difference between "decepcionado" and "desilusionado" below.
decepcionado(
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sehp
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syoh
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nah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. disappointed
Estuve muy decepcionado con ustedes después de calificar sus exámenes.I was very disappointed with you all after grading your exams.
desilusionado(
dehs
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loo
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syoh
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nah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (let down)
a. disappointed
Mi mamá está muy desilusionada conmigo porque reprobé dos materias.My mom is very disappointed in me because I failed two subjects.
a. disillusioned
Es un joven sin sueños y desilusionado con la vida.He's a young man without dreams and disillusioned with life.
