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    Catástrofes (en. Catastrophes)

    /ka.tasˈtɾof.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An event that causes great damage or destruction, whether natural or man-made.
    The earthquake was one of the greatest catastrophes in the history of the city.
    El terremoto fue una de las mayores catastrófes de la historia de la ciudad.
    A critical or emergency situation that requires immediate attention.
    Humanitarian catastrophes have increased in number due to climate change.
    Las catastrófes humanitarias han aumentado en número debido al cambio climático.
    Devastating consequences that result from an unfortunate event.
    The ecological catastrophe resulted in the loss of numerous species.
    La catastrófe ecológica resultó en la pérdida de numerosas especies.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'katastrophē', which means 'transformation' or 'turning upside down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a total disaster
    a situation that is completely out of control.
    un desastre total
    natural catastrophe
    a natural event that causes great damage, such as an earthquake or a hurricane.
    catástrofe natural
    in the midst of the catastrophe
    in a critical or emergency situation.
    en medio de la catastrófe

    Related Words

    disaster
    An event that causes considerable damage.
    desastre
    emergency
    A situation that requires immediate attention.
    emergencia
    calamity
    An event that causes great suffering or harm.
    calamidad

    Slang Meanings

    A monumental mess.
    That project ended up being a total catastrophe; nothing was understood.
    Ese proyecto terminó siendo una catastrófe total, no se entendió nada.
    Something that went very wrong.
    The party was a catastrophe; no one showed up.
    La fiesta fue una catastrófe, nadie se presentó.