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

Part of Speech

Sustantivo (noun)

Phonetic Transcription

/torˈtuɾa/

Translation Options into English

• Torture
• Torment

Meaning and Usage

Tortura means the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone, either as a means of punishment, coercion, or for the perpetrator’s own satisfaction. In Spanish, it can refer to both physical and psychological suffering. The term is commonly used in discussions related to human rights, law, and psychology.

It is frequently used in both oral speech and written contexts, especially in legal and humanitarian discussions. Its frequency of use is relatively high due to the serious implications it carries in various discussions about violence, justice, and human rights abuses.

Example Sentences

1. La tortura es inaceptable en cualquier sociedad civilizada.
   Torture is unacceptable in any civilized society.

2. Las víctimas de tortura a menudo sufren problemas de salud mental.
   Victims of torture often suffer from mental health issues.

3. Existe una legislación internacional que prohíbe la tortura en todos los países.
   There is international legislation that prohibits torture in all countries.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word tortura is often used in idiomatic expressions, particularly to describe situations that cause significant distress or difficulty.

1. Estar en una tortura
   To be in torture.
   Este examen es una tortura, no puedo soportarlo más.
   This exam is torture; I can't stand it any longer.

2. Tortura psicológica
   Psychological torture.
   Las amenazas constantes pueden ser una forma de tortura psicológica.
   Constant threats can be a form of psychological torture.

3. Tortura emocional
   Emotional torture.
   La separación fue una tortura emocional para ambos.
   The separation was emotional torture for both.

4. Torturar el alma
   To torture the soul.
   Ver a su amigo sufrir torturó su alma.
   Seeing his friend suffer tortured his soul.

5. Tortura constante
   Constant torture.
   La espera para el resultado fue una tortura constante.
   The wait for the results was constant torture.

Etymology

The word tortura comes from the latín tortura, que significa 'torcimiento' o 'tortura', relacionada con la noción de girar o retorcer. Este vínculo con el dolor físico ha perdurado a través de los siglos, arraigándose en el lenguaje y la práctica.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Sinónimos:
- Martirio
- Sufrimiento
- Tormento

Antónimos:
- Alivio
- Placer
- Satisfacción