indignación
“indignación” means “outrage” in Spanish (a feeling of anger caused by something unfair).
outrage
Also: indignation, resentment
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Siento mucha indignación por la noticia.
A2I feel a lot of outrage because of the news.
La subida de impuestos causó indignación entre los ciudadanos.
B1The tax increase caused outrage among the citizens.
Es difícil ocultar mi indignación ante tanta injusticia.
B2It is difficult to hide my indignation in the face of such injustice.
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Words that translate to "indignación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: indignación
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Which of these situations is best described by 'indignación'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'indignatio', which stems from 'indignus', meaning 'unworthy'. It literally describes the feeling of seeing something as unworthy of being accepted.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'indignación' stronger than 'enojo'?
Yes. 'Enojo' is general anger (like being mad at a friend), while 'indignación' implies that a sense of justice or fairness has been violated.
How do I pronounce the '-ción' part?
In Spain, it sounds like 'th-YOHN'. In Latin America, it sounds exactly like 'SYOHN' (rhymes with the English word 'shown').
Can I use 'indignación' to describe a physical feeling?
No, it is strictly an emotional and moral response. If you feel physically sick or uncomfortable, you would use other words like 'malestar'.