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    Calamidades (en. Disasters)

    /kalamiˈðaðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tragic events that cause harm, suffering, or destruction.
    Natural calamities have severely affected the region.
    Las calamidades naturales han afectado gravemente a la región.
    Situations of great affliction or serious problems.
    The calamities in her life have made her stronger.
    Las calamidades en su vida la han hecho más fuerte.
    Disasters caused by humans or by nature.
    The calamities caused by the hurricane were devastating.
    Las calamidades ocasionadas por el huracán fueron devastadoras.

    Etymology

    From Latin calamitas, meaning 'harm' or 'misfortune'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public calamities
    Catastrophic events that affect the community.
    calamidades públicas
    avoid calamities
    Take measures to prevent disasters.
    evitar calamidades
    natural calamities
    Disasters caused by natural phenomena.
    calamidades naturales

    Related Words

    calamity
    Situation of great suffering or misfortune.
    calamidad
    misfortune
    An unfortunate situation that causes sorrow or pain.
    desgracia
    disaster
    Event that causes destruction or significant damage.
    desastre

    Slang Meanings

    Serious problems that people face.
    That child is always getting into calamities.
    Ese niño siempre está metido en calamidades.
    Difficult or complicated situations.
    All I have are calamities; I don't know how to get out.
    Lo mío son solo calamidades, no sé cómo salir.