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    Cataclismo (en. Cataclysm)

    /kataˈklizmo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Violent transformation of the established order.
    The political cataclysm brought radical changes to the government.
    El cataclismo político trajo cambios radicales en el gobierno.
    Geological event that causes drastic changes on Earth.
    The cataclysm of the earthquake left an indelible mark on the city.
    El cataclismo del terremoto dejó una huella imborrable en la ciudad.
    Any disaster of great magnitude that affects a group of people or nature.
    The hurricane was a cataclysm that devastated the coastal region.
    El huracán fue un cataclismo que devastó la región costera.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'kataklysmos', meaning 'flood' or 'destruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural cataclysm
    Natural disaster of great magnitude.
    cataclismo natural
    experiencing a cataclysm
    Experiencing a crisis or extreme chaos situation.
    vivir un cataclismo

    Related Words

    disaster
    Event that causes damage and destruction.
    desastre
    catastrophe
    Extremely negative or destructive occurrence.
    catástrofe
    earthquake
    Sudden movement of the earth.
    terremoto
    flood
    Excessive flow of water that covers an area.
    inundación

    Slang Meanings

    Critical or chaotic situation in daily life.
    This week has turned into a cataclysm for me.
    Esta semana se ha convertido en un cataclismo para mí.
    Serious problems or unexpected conflicts.
    After that cataclysm at work, I need a vacation.
    Después de ese cataclismo en el trabajo, necesito unas vacaciones.