ordalía
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la ordalía
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (history)
a. ordeal
El acusado era sometido a una ordalía de fuego; si Dios estaba de su lado, lo protegería y demostraría la inocencia del pobre hombre.The defendant was subjected to an ordeal by fire; should God be on his side, He would protect him, and prove the poor man innocent.
2. (figurative) (hard experience)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. ordeal
Volar solía ser una ordalía para mí, pero por suerte logré superar mi miedo.Flying used to be an ordeal for me, but fortunately I have now managed to overcome my fear.
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