No. 3,794 in Spanish
represión
"Represión" is the act of suppressing or restraining something, often referring to the use of force to prevent expression or action.
In a sentence
La represión policial fue severa durante la protesta.
The police repression was severe during the protest.
The word 'represión' refers to the harsh actions taken to control or suppress the protest.
La represión interna de sus emociones le afectó profundamente.
The internal repression of his emotions affected him deeply.
Here, 'represión' is used to describe the act of suppressing or controlling personal emotions.
La represión de opiniones contrarias no es admisible en una sociedad democrática.
The repression of contrary opinions is not acceptable in a democratic society.
In this sentence, 'represión' signifies the suppression of opposing views, typically by means of authority or control.
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