How to Say "death throes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “death throes” is “agonía” — B1 level.
Examples
El herido estuvo en agonía durante varias horas antes de que llegara el médico.
The injured man was in agony for several hours before the doctor arrived.
La agonía de esperar los resultados del examen me quita el sueño.
The anguish of waiting for the exam results keeps me awake at night.
Fue una agonía ver cómo el equipo perdía el partido en el último minuto.
It was agonizing to watch the team lose the game in the final minute.
A 'False Friend' Nuance
While it looks like 'agony,' in Spanish it more frequently refers to the specific medical state of someone who is dying, rather than just general intense pain.
Always Feminine
Even if you are describing the pain of a man, the word 'agonía' is always feminine. You must say 'la agonía' or 'una agonía'.
Using it for minor pain
Mistake: “Me duele el dedo, es una agonía.”
Correction: Me duele mucho el dedo.
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