la privación
-the deprivation
See the entry for privación.

privación

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in sense 2).
la privación(
pree
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bah
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. deprivation
La privación del sueño puede causar lapsos mentales y problemas con la salud física.Sleep deprivation can cause mental lapses and physical health problems.
b. privation
La privación de algo que te gusta siempre genera frustración.The privation of something you want always causes frustration.
c. loss
Una de las sensaciones más agobiantes que se pueden tener es la privación de la libertad.The loss of freedom is one of the most oppressive feelings a person can have.
a. hardship
La crisis financiera hizo que muchas familias españolas pasaran privaciones.The financial crisis caused many Spanish families to suffer hardships.
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