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    Agüero (en. Omen)

    /aˈɡweɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A signal or indication considered a forecast of something that will happen.
    The sound of the cuckoo is an omen of good weather.
    El sonido del cuco es un agüero de buen tiempo.
    The quality of being a presage.
    Some believe that breaking a mirror is a bad omen.
    Algunos creen que romper un espejo es un mal agüero.
    Omen, an indication that anticipates a future event.
    The flight of birds is seen as an omen.
    El vuelo de los pájaros es visto como un agüero.

    Etymology

    The word 'omen' comes from the Latin 'augurium', which refers to the interpretation of omens.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know more omen
    To have more knowledge or information about a presage.
    saber más agüero
    omen of bad luck
    An indication interpreted as an omen of misfortune.
    agüero de mala suerte
    to take as an omen
    To interpret something as a sign or presage.
    tomar como agüero

    Related Words

    augur
    A person who interprets omens or signs.
    augur
    prediction
    The act of predicting or anticipating an event.
    predicción
    signal
    An indication or sign that points to or warns about something.
    señal

    Slang Meanings

    Bad sign
    Seeing a black cat cross the street is an omen for many.
    Ver un gato negro cruzar la calle es un agüero para muchos.
    Uncertain luck
    That number in the lottery is an omen; I don't know if I should play it.
    Ese número en la lotería es un agüero, no sé si jugarlo.