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purgatory

/ˈpɜːɡətɹi/ /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/

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noun

Purgatorio

Alternative letter-case form of Purgatory

Examples :

"The novel's middle section felt like purgatory; nothing really happened, and it just dragged on until the exciting ending. "

La sección media de la novela se sintió como el purgatorio; realmente no pasó nada, y simplemente se prolongó hasta el final emocionante.

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noun

Purgatorio, sufrimiento

Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

Examples :

"After the argument with her parents, Sarah felt she was in a purgatory of awkward silence and resentment, hoping it was just a temporary stage before things returned to normal. "

Después de la discusión con sus padres, Sarah sintió que estaba en un purgatorio de silencio incómodo y resentimiento, esperando que fuera solo una etapa temporal antes de que las cosas volvieran a la normalidad.

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adjective

Purgatorio, expiatorio

Tending to cleanse; expiatory.

Examples :

"The teacher's stern look had a purgatory effect on the class, motivating them to finish their homework. "

La mirada severa del profesor tuvo un efecto purgatorio en la clase, motivándolos a terminar su tarea.

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