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desilusión

disillusionment

noun deh-see-loo-SYOHN Rare

Also means

disappointment

Usage Note

Desilusión conveys the feeling when reality falls short of expectations, closer to 'disillusionment' than mere sadness. The related verb desilusionar means 'to disappoint' or 'to disillusion', and its reflexive desilusionarse means 'to become disillusioned'. Do not confuse with decepción, which covers disappointment more broadly.

Examples

"La desilusión en su cara era evidente."

Natural Translation

The disillusionment on her face was evident.

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