afligible

Adjective C1 #25759 most common

Translations

  1. afflictive
  2. sorrowful

Describes something that can cause distress.

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Example Sentences

La noticia de su enfermedad era afligible, ya que todos en la familia lo querían mucho.

The news of his illness was sorrowful, as everyone in the family loved him very much.

Las noticias sobre la guerra son afligible, y a menudo causan tristeza en la población.

The news about the war is afflictive, and often causes sadness in the population.

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