Spanish Word · Intermediate
zozobra
capsizing
Pronunciation: /θoˈθobɾa/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "capsizing".
Example
En la zozobra de la plaga, la gente más débil no soporta la evidencia de nuestra absoluta fragilidad: una birria de virus que ni siquiera alcanzamos a ver es capaz de tumbarnos.
In the anxiety of the plague, the weakest people cannot bear the proof of our complete fragility: a virus that we cannot even see is capable of taking us down.
Practice tips
- Practice zozobra out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.