angustia
“angustia” means “anguish” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
anguish, distress
Also: anxiety, heartache
📝 In Action
Sentí una gran angustia cuando no encontraba mis llaves.
B1I felt a great sense of distress when I couldn't find my keys.
Su rostro reflejaba la angustia por la noticia.
B2His face reflected the anguish caused by the news.
distresses, worries
📝 In Action
Ese ruido me angustia mucho.
B1That noise distresses me a lot.
¡No me angustia con tus problemas ahora!
B2Don't distress me with your problems now!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "angustia" in Spanish:
anguish→anxiety→distress→distresses→heartache→worries→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: angustia
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most accurate way to say 'I feel anguish'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'angustia', which means 'narrowness' or 'tightness'. This refers to the physical sensation of a tight chest when one feels severe worry.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'angustia' the same as 'ansiedad'?
They are very similar, but 'angustia' usually feels more physical and heavy, like a pressure in the chest, while 'ansiedad' is often used for the mental state of worrying about what might happen next.
Can I use 'angustia' as a verb?
Yes! While it is a noun, 'angustia' is also a form of the verb 'angustiar'. For example: 'Esa película me angustia' (That movie distresses me).