Apocalipsis (en. Apocalypse)

/apokalipsis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Divine revelation about the end of the world.
The apocalypse is a recurring theme in many religions.
El apocalipsis es un tema recurrente en muchas religiones.
Catastrophe or large-scale destruction.
The war was described as an apocalypse for humanity.
La guerra fue descrita como un apocalipsis para la humanidad.
End of an era or time.
Some believe we are living through the climate apocalypse.
Algunos creen que estamos viviendo el apocalipsis climático.

Etymology

From the Greek 'apokalupsis' which means 'revelation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

zombie apocalypse
Situation in which zombie attacks occur, often in the context of movies or video games.
apocalipsis zombi
the apocalypse is coming
Expression used to describe a critical or extremely dangerous situation.
llegar el apocalipsis
day of judgment
Referring to a moment when a final evaluation of human actions is expected.
día del juicio

Related Words

revelation
Act of revealing or making known something hidden.
revelación
catastrophism
Tendency to see the apocalypse or disasters as inevitable.
catastrofismo
prophecy
Prediction of what will happen in the future.
profecía

Slang Meanings

Very disastrous situation.
After the economic crisis, the city looked like an apocalypse.
Después de la crisis económica, la ciudad parecía un apocalipsis.
Massive and uncontrollable problems.
The chaos at the party was a true apocalypse.
El caos en la fiesta fue un verdadero apocalipsis.