La depresión
Example: La depresión afecta profundamente la calidad de vida diaria.
Definition
"La depresión" is a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities, often affecting emotional and physical well-being. It can significantly impact a person's quality of life and daily functioning.
Etymology
The term "la depresión" comes from the Latin word 'depressio', meaning 'a pressing down'. It was adopted into Spanish to describe a state of mental downturn or lowering of spirits. Did you know? The word originally referred to physical lowering or sinking before being used for emotional states.
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"La depresión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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