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destierro

English translation of destierro

exile

The Spanish word 'destierro' translates into English as 'exile'. It describes a state wherein a person or a group of people are officially banned from their own native place or country, most frequently due to political reasons. 'Destierro' often implies a forceful expulsion or displacement from home, making one leave their land unwillingly. This word may further refer to the geographical location or the very state of being in such a dislocated condition.


Example sentences using: destierro

El destierro es un castigo duro de tolerar.

English translation of El destierro es un castigo duro de tolerar.

Exile is a hard punishment to bear.

This sentence uses the word 'destierro' to express that being exiled or banished from one's home or country is a difficult punishment to endure. Exile typically involves being forcibly removed from one's home country and not being allowed to return.

El rey sufrió destierro después de la revuelta.

English translation of El rey sufrió destierro después de la revuelta.

The king suffered exile after the revolt.

In this example, 'destierro' is used to describe a king who was exiled or banished from his kingdom after a revolt or uprising. The king was likely forced to leave his kingdom due to political strife or conflict, highlighting the dramatic consequences of rebellions.

El poeta escribió sobre su destierro con gran tristeza.

English translation of El poeta escribió sobre su destierro con gran tristeza.

The poet wrote about his exile with great sadness.

Here 'destierro' refers to the poet's exile. The poet expresses his emotions about being removed from his homeland, which typically is associated with deep feelings of loss and grief. This sentence implies that the poet's works would contain much sorrow due to exile.

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