desengaño
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el desengaño(
dehs
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ehng
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gah
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. disappointment
Tienes que superar este desengaño; el examen te saldrá mejor la próxima vez.You need to get over this disappointment; the exam will go better next time around.
b. disillusionment
El desengaño de Susan con su empleo anterior la llevó a fundar su propia empresa.Susan's disillusionment with her previous job led her to start her own business.
c. disillusion
Santiago habló del desengaño que viven los jóvenes que no encuentran trabajo.Santiago spoke about the disillusion felt by young people who can't find work.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Cuando conocí realmente a Miguel, viví un gran desengaño.When I got to know Miguel properly, I was really disappointed.
Al descubrir la verdad, Javier sufrió un profundo desengaño.When Javier found out the truth, he was deeply disillusioned.
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