No. 6,461 in Spanish
buried
The Spanish word for "buried" is "enterrado," meaning covered or placed under the ground.
In a sentence
El tesoro está enterrado en el jardín.
The treasure is buried in the garden.
Here, 'enterrado' is used to describe something physically placed beneath the soil.
Ella se siente enterrada en responsabilidades y trabajo.
She feels buried in responsibilities and work.
In this context, 'enterrada' metaphorically means being overwhelmed or heavily involved in tasks.
Las esperanzas de ganar el torneo están enterradas tras la última derrota.
The hopes of winning the tournament are buried after the last defeat.
The term 'enterradas' symbolizes a loss of prospects or dreams in an abstract sense.
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