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    Catástrofe (en. Catastrophe)

    /kaˈtas.tɾo.fe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An event that causes significant damage or destruction.
    The natural disaster left thousands affected.
    La catástrofe natural dejó miles de damnificados.
    A calamitous event.
    The war was a catastrophe for the region.
    La guerra fue una catástrofe para la región.
    A complete failure in some area.
    The premiere of the movie was a catastrophe.
    El estreno de la película fue una catástrofe.

    Etymology

    From the Greek katastrophē, which means 'fall' or 'turning.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foreseen catastrophe
    A disastrous situation that is perceived in advance.
    catástrofe anunciada
    avoid the catastrophe
    Taking measures to prevent a major problem or disaster.
    evitar la catástrofe
    fall into catastrophe
    Suffering the consequences of a disastrous event.
    caer en la catástrofe

    Related Words

    cataclysm
    Violent change or natural disaster of great magnitude.
    cataclismo
    disaster
    Event that causes great damage or loss.
    desastre
    calamity
    Unfortunate event that causes suffering or misfortune.
    calamidad

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme situation or great difficulty.
    The party ended in a total catastrophe.
    La fiesta terminó en una catástrofe total.
    A major problem or complicated situation.
    That project was a catastrophe from the start.
    Ese proyecto fue una catástrofe desde el inicio.