distress

US /dɪˈstres/
UK /dɪˈstres/
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1.

angustia, aflicción, dolor

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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She was in great distress after losing her job.
Estaba en gran angustia después de perder su trabajo.
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The news caused him considerable emotional distress.
La noticia le causó una considerable angustia emocional.
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anguishsufferingagonymiserysorrow
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calmpeacecomfortjoyhappiness
2.

socorro, peligro, apuros

a state of danger or desperate need

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The ship sent out a distress signal.
El barco envió una señal de socorro.
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They were in distress and needed immediate help.
Estaban en apuros y necesitaban ayuda inmediata.
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dangerperilemergencycrisisjeopardy
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safetysecurityrelief
1.

angustiar, afligir, perturbar

cause (someone) extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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It distressed him to see his children suffering.
Le angustiaba ver a sus hijos sufrir.
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The constant noise began to distress her.
El ruido constante comenzó a angustiarla.
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upsettroubleworrybotherperturb
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comfortsoothecalmrelieveplease
2.

envejecer, desgastar, deteriorar

damage or mar the surface of (something) by making it appear older or more worn

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The furniture was deliberately distressed to give it an antique look.
Los muebles fueron deliberadamente envejecidos para darles un aspecto antiguo.
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They sell distressed jeans with rips and faded areas.
Venden jeans desgastados con roturas y áreas descoloridas.
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ageweatherwearmardamage
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restorerepairrenewpolish
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distresseda damsel in distress