purgatorio
purgatory
The Spanish word 'purgatorio' translates to 'purgatory' in English. In religious context, it refers to a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven. In a more general context, 'purgatory' can also refer to a place or situation of temporary suffering or discomfort.
Example sentences using: purgatorio
Estoy en un purgatorio emocional después de la ruptura.
I am in an emotional purgatory after the breakup.
This statement expresses the speaker's feelings of being stuck or trapped, like in a purgatory, due to the emotional aftermath of a breakup.
La sala de espera parecía un purgatorio.
The waiting room felt like a purgatory.
In this context, the speaker is comparing the waiting area to a purgatory, implying that being there was an uncomfortable and seemingly endless experience.
Vivir en esa ciudad fue como estar en el purgatorio.
Living in that city was like being in purgatory.
This statement suggests the speaker's experience living in that city was like being in purgatory - uncomfortable, unfavorable, and seemed to last forever.