eternal anguish

[ɪˈtɜːrnəl ˈæŋɡwɪʃ]

noun phrasepl: eternal anguishes

angústia eterna

1. Continuous, unending suffering or distress without relief or hope of cessation

The character's eternal anguish stemmed from an unforgivable past mistake.

A angústia eterna da personagem provinha de um erro imperdoável do passado.

2. Existential or spiritual torment that persists indefinitely

He was condemned to eternal anguish for his betrayal.

Ele foi condenado à angústia eterna pela sua traição.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

angústia eterna

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

tormento eterno

Alternative preferred in literary contexts

São Paulo

angústia sem fim

Common colloquial variation

Portugal

angústia eterna

Formal and literary usage

condemned to eternal anguish

suffer eternal anguish

eternal anguish of the soul

condenado à angústia eterna

sofrer angústia eterna

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