No. 9,505 in Spanish
angustiante
Distressing; causing anxiety or anguish.
In a sentence
La situación en la que se encontraban era realmente angustiante.
The situation they were in was truly distressing.
The word 'angustiante' here is used as an adjective to describe the situation, indicating it caused feelings of distress or anxiety.
El silencio prolongado en el cuarto se tornó angustiante para todos.
The prolonged silence in the room became distressing for everyone.
In this context, 'angustiante' refers to an adjective modifying 'silencio', expressing that the silence became a source of anxiety or unease.
La espera por los resultados de la prueba fue sumamente angustiante.
The wait for the test results was extremely distressing.
Here, 'angustiante' is used as an adjective describing 'espera', highlighting the emotional strain caused by the waiting.
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