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    Casandra (en. Cassandra)

    /kasandra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feminine name of Greek origin.
    Cassandra is a quite common name in literature.
    Casandra es un nombre bastante común en la literatura.
    In mythology, Cassandra was a figure who predicted the future without being heard.
    The story of Cassandra is a classic of Greek tragedy.
    La historia de Casandra es un clásico de la tragedia griega.

    Etymology

    The name comes from the Greek Κασσάνδρα, meaning 'the one who shines over men.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like Cassandra
    To refer to someone whose warnings are not taken into account.
    ser como Casandra
    Cassandra's prophecy
    A warning that is ignored.
    profecía de Casandra

    Related Words

    prophecy
    Prediction of a future event.
    profecía
    mythology
    A collection of stories about gods and heroes of a culture.
    mitología
    tragedy
    A dramatic work that presents a fatal outcome.
    tragedia

    Slang Meanings

    To be pessimistic about the future.
    She's always the Cassandra of the group, anticipating the worst.
    Siempre es la Casandra del grupo, anticipando lo peor.
    To give warnings that are not considered.
    She feels like Cassandra when talking about the problems to come.
    Se siente como Casandra cuando habla de los problemas que se vienen.