abuso
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el abuso(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (undue use)
a. abuse
Su temprana muerte se debió al abuso de drogas y alcohol.Drug and alcohol abuse contributed to his early death.
b. excessive use
Hay un abuso impresionable de frases cursis en este poema.The excessive use of corny phrases in this poem is impressive.
c. overuse
Los fisicoculturistas conocen los peligros del abuso de esteroides.Bodybuilders are aware of the dangers of the overuse of steroids.
2. (misuse)
a. abuse
El infame abuso de poder del alcalde fue ignorado por los oficiales de su partido.The mayor's notorious abuse of power was ignored by party officials.
3. (figurative) (offensive act)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. outrage
Hace horas que hacemos la fila. ¡Esto es un abuso!We have been standing in line for hours. This is an outrage!
b. sin (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Es un abuso hacer que los empleados trabajen cuatro horas extras.Making employees work four extra hours is a sin.
c. outrageous (adjective)
Vaya abuso cómo nos trataron en aquel restaurante.It's outrageous how they treated us in that restaurant.
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