desconsolado
/deskonsolado/from spelling rules
The English word heartbroken is translated into Spanish as desconsolado.
The word desconsolado describes someone suffering from grief. Because this describes a temporary emotional state, it is typically used with the verb estar rather than ser.
Meaning: suffering from grief (adj)
Which one should you use?
While desconsolado describes a state of being without consolation, the phrase con el corazón roto is a more literal translation of the English idiom 'with a broken heart'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person experiencing the grief, so use desconsolada for a female. The plural form desconsolados is used when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group of people who are heartbroken. The plural form desconsoladas is used when referring to a group consisting only of females who are heartbroken.
How do you pronounce it?
/deskonsolado/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, despecho, to describe the particular kind of heartbreak and resentment felt after a romantic betrayal, which is more focused than the general grief of desconsolado.
- In traditional folk music and poetry, instead of saying 'broken', you may encounter the phrase corazón partío. This use of partío instead of partido adds a rustic, soulful, and more visceral texture to the expression of grief.
- In Spanish, the physical sensation of being desconsolado is often described as having un nudo en la garganta, which translates to 'a knot in the throat'.
Examples in context
- Roberto estaba desconsolado después de que ella rompiera con él.Roberto was heartbroken after she broke up with him.
- Ana estaba destrozada cuando descubrió que él le había sido infiel.Ana was devastated when she found out he had cheated on her.
- El hombre estaba desconsolado tras la noticia.The man was heartbroken after the news.
- Quedaron desconsolados al despedir a su amigo.They were left heartbroken when they said goodbye to their friend.
Example conversation
Sofía is comforting Javier after a difficult breakup.
- Sofía¿Cómo te sientes, Javier?How are you feeling, Javier?
- JavierEstoy desconsolado por la ruptura.I am heartbroken over the breakup.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, es una situación difícil.I am very sorry, it is a difficult situation.
- JavierGracias por escucharme, Sofía.Thanks for listening to me, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
