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No. 10,771 in Spanish

desamparo

The state of abandonment or helplessness.

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  • El desamparo de los animales abandonados en las calles es triste.

    The helplessness of abandoned animals in the streets is sad.

    In this sentence, 'desamparo' is used to describe the state of lack of protection or shelter for animals.

  • Sentí un profundo desamparo cuando me di cuenta de que había olvidado mi billetera.

    I felt a deep helplessness when I realized I had forgotten my wallet.

    Here, 'desamparo' expresses a personal feeling of vulnerability or helplessness due to a situation.

  • El desamparo de las personas afectadas por el desastre natural requiere atención inmediata.

    The plight of people affected by the natural disaster requires immediate attention.

    'Desamparo' in this context refers to the state of individuals being left without aid or support during a difficult situation.

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