desesperanzar
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desesperanzar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to cause to lose hope
Los continuos resultados negativos de las pruebas de embarazo desesperanzaban a Julia.The consistently negative pregnancy tests were causing Julia to lose hope.
b. to drive to despair
La falta de alimentos y viviendas dignas desesperanzaba a los habitantes del campo de refugiados.The lack of food and decent housing drove the inhabitants of the refugee camp to despair.
c. to dishearten
La persistencia de la pandemia desesperanza a la gente y la hace muy infeliz.The persistence of the pandemic disheartens people and makes them really unhappy.
d. to discourage
Me desesperanzaba la apatía de mis alumnos.I was discouraged by the apathy of my students.
desesperanzarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to lose hope
Saray no es de las que se desesperanzan ante los problemas y las adversidades.Saray is not one to lose hope in the face of problems and adversity.
b. to despair
No te desesperances. Encontrarás al hombre que buscas.Don't despair. You'll find the man you're looking for.
c. to give up hope
Me había desesperanzado totalmente después de que me rechazaran en tantos empleos.I had given up all hope after being rejected for so many jobs.
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