How to Say "torment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “torment” is “tortura” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
NounB2
mental anguish
Examples
La tortura está prohibida por la ley internacional.
Torture is prohibited by international law.
El prisionero sufrió años de tortura psicológica.
The prisoner suffered years of psychological torment.
Gender Check
Like many Spanish words ending in -a, 'tortura' is feminine, so use 'la' before it.
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.