desalentarse - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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desalentarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Desalentarse is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ des.a.lenˈtaɾ.se /

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Desalentarse refers to the action of losing enthusiasm, hope, or courage; it denotes a state of discouragement. In Spanish, it is commonly used to express feelings of sadness or demotivation when faced with challenges or setbacks.

The frequency of use is moderate, as it is often encountered in both oral and written contexts. However, it may be more prevalent in written discourse, such as in literature or formal communication, as compared to casual conversations.

Example Sentences

  1. A pesar de los fracasos, no debemos desalentarnos.
  2. Despite the failures, we must not become discouraged.

  3. Ella se desalentó cuando supo que no pasaría el examen.

  4. She lost heart when she found out she wouldn't pass the exam.

  5. Es fácil desalentarse en momentos difíciles.

  6. It is easy to become discouraged in difficult times.

Idiomatic Expressions

While desalentarse itself may not be frequently used in idiomatic expressions, it plays a role in various phrases that convey the concept of discouragement.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. No hay que desalentarse ante los obstáculos.
  2. One must not lose heart in the face of obstacles.

  3. Desalentarse es lo último que debemos hacer.

  4. Losing heart is the last thing we should do.

  5. Muchos se desalentaron al escuchar las malas noticias.

  6. Many lost heart upon hearing the bad news.

  7. Aunque a veces me desanimo, trato de seguir adelante.

  8. Although I sometimes get discouraged, I try to move forward.

  9. Si te desanimas, nunca alcanzarás tus sueños.

  10. If you become discouraged, you will never reach your dreams.

Etymology

The verb desalentarse is formed by the prefix des-, which communicates negation or reversal, and the root alentar, coming from Latin allevare, meaning "to lift" or "encourage." Therefore, the word literally means "to reverse encouragement" or "to take away support."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Desanimarse (to lose enthusiasm) - Desesperarse (to despair) - Rendirse (to give up)

Antonyms: - Alentarse (to encourage oneself) - Animarse (to cheer up) - Persistir (to persist)



23-07-2024