This is the 12307th most frequent Spanish word.
letanía
A "litany" or a repetitive series of prayers, complaints, or statements.
In this sentence, 'letanía' is used in its traditional religious meaning, referring to a series of prayers or requests in a ceremonial or formal context.
Cada noche, sus oraciones incluían una letanía de peticiones.
Each night, their prayers included a litany of petitions.
Here, 'letanía' is employed metaphorically to describe a prolonged or repetitive list, in this case related to grievances.
Durante la reunión, él presentó una letanía de quejas contra el sistema.
During the meeting, he presented a litany of complaints against the system.
In this usage, 'letanía' portrays something tedious or monotonous due to its length or repetition, often used descriptively in figurative language.