How to Say "suppression" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “suppression” is “represión” — use 'represión' when referring to the forceful stopping of an action, movement, or a group of people, often by authorities, or when talking about suppressing emotions or desires..
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represión
nounB2general
Use 'represión' when referring to the forceful stopping of an action, movement, or a group of people, often by authorities, or when talking about suppressing emotions or desires.
Examples
La represión policial detuvo la manifestación.
The police crackdown stopped the protest.
represión
nounC1general
Use 'represión' when referring to the forceful stopping of an action, movement, or a group of people, often by authorities, or when talking about suppressing emotions or desires.
Examples
La represión de las emociones no es saludable.
The suppression of emotions is not healthy.
supresión
nounB2general
Use 'supresión' when the meaning is about eliminating or removing something, such as noise, a function, or a specific item, rather than controlling people or emotions.
Examples
La supresión del ruido es importante para concentrarse.
The removal of noise is important for concentrating.
Represión vs. Supresión
Learners often confuse 'represión' and 'supresión'. Remember that 'represión' usually implies a forceful act against people or emotions, while 'supresión' is more about the removal or cancellation of something abstract or physical.
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