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    Desastre (en. Disaster)

    /deˈsastre/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation or event that is very harmful or disastrous.
    The earthquake was a disaster that affected thousands of people.
    El terremoto fue un desastre que afectó a miles de personas.
    A major failure or mistake.
    The project was a complete disaster due to lack of planning.
    El proyecto fue un desastre total por falta de planificación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disastrum', which means bad sign.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural disaster
    An event from nature that causes great damage.
    desastre natural
    to make a mess
    To cause chaos or disorganization.
    hacer un desastre
    to be a disaster
    To be ineffective or to perform poorly at something.
    ser un desastre

    Related Words

    ecological disaster
    Severe damage to the environment.
    desastre ecológico
    industrial disaster
    A tragedy or accident in an industrial setting.
    desastre industrial

    Slang Meanings

    An event or situation mentioned in an exaggerated manner.
    That was a disaster, I don't even know how I'll fix it!
    Eso fue un desastre, ¡ni siquiera sé cómo lo arreglaré!
    A personal or emotional disaster.
    After the breakup, I felt like a complete disaster.
    Después de la ruptura, me sentí un completo desastre.