No. 2,846 in Catalan

decepció

"Decepció" means "disappointment" in English.

In a sentence

Vaig sentir una gran decepció quan vaig perdre l'examen.
I felt great disappointment when I failed the exam.
In this sentence, 'decepció' is used to express a strong emotional response to an unfortunate outcome, showing personal disappointment.
La pel·lícula va ser una gran decepció perquè esperava que fos millor.
The movie was a great disappointment because I expected it to be better.
Here, 'decepció' describes the feeling of letdown or unmet expectations related to an experience, specifically entertainment.
És una decepció veure com s'ha deteriorat el barri amb el pas dels anys.
It is disappointing to see how the neighborhood has deteriorated over the years.
In this case, 'decepció' reflects dissatisfaction and sadness about a change observed over time, emphasizing emotional and social aspects.

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