congoja

la congoja(
kohng
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goh
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hah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. anguish
El secuestro provocó una gran congoja a los familiares de la víctima.The kidnapping caused the victim's relatives immense anguish.
b. distress
El presidente informó sobre el ataque con gran congoja.It was with great distress that the president gave an account of the attack.
a. grief
Pensar en las personas que ya murieron me produce mucha congoja.Thinking about those who have died causes me much grief.
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