No. 3,877 in Spanish
tortura
"Torture" - the act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain as punishment or coercion.
In a sentence
La tortura es una práctica prohibida por las leyes internacionales.
Torture is a practice prohibited by international laws.
In this sentence, 'tortura' is used as a noun to refer to a prohibited act of causing severe pain for interrogation or punishment.
Leer ese libro sin parar fue una tortura para Miguel.
Reading that book without stopping was torture for Miguel.
Here, 'tortura' metaphorically expresses an unpleasant or agonizing experience while performing an activity.
Las historias de tortura durante la dictadura son aterradoras.
The stories of torture during the dictatorship are terrifying.
In this context, 'tortura' refers to specific events where individuals were subjected to severe pain or suffering during oppressive regimes.
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