purgatory

US /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
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purgatorio

a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven

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According to some Christian beliefs, souls go to purgatory to be cleansed.
Según algunas creencias cristianas, las almas van al purgatorio para ser purificadas.
He felt like he was stuck in a personal purgatory after losing his job.
Se sentía como si estuviera atrapado en un purgatorio personal después de perder su trabajo.