purgatorio
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el purgatorio(
poor
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gah
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toh
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. purgatory
El sacerdote pidió que recemos por las almas del purgatorio para que vayan al cielo.The priest asked us to pray for the souls in purgatory so they go to heaven.
2. (figurative) (torment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. purgatory (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Desde que llegó el nuevo jefe, los días de trabajo son un purgatorio.Since the new boss arrived, workdays are purgatory.
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