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    Desdichados (en. Unfortunate)

    /dez.diˈt͡ʃa.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who endure bad luck or unfavorable conditions.
    The unfortunate of history deserve our compassion.
    Los desdichados de la historia merecen nuestra compasión.
    People who feel unhappy or unfortunate due to their experiences.
    She has always been unfortunate; she cannot find happiness.
    Ella siempre ha sido una desdichada, no encuentra la felicidad.
    Those who have suffered significant losses.
    The unfortunate of the war were remembered at the memorial event.
    Los desdichados de la guerra fueron recordados en el acto conmemorativo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'desdichatus', which is composed of 'des-' (deprivation) and 'dichatus' (happiness).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wretches in life
    those who face many calamities.
    desdichados en la vida
    to be an unfortunate person
    to live in a constant state of misfortune.
    ser un desdichado
    the unfortunate are many
    there are many people suffering in the world.
    los desdichados son muchos

    Related Words

    misfortune
    Situation of bad luck or misfortune.
    desgracia
    unhappiness
    State of not being happy.
    infelicidad
    suffering
    State of experiencing pain or distress.
    sufrimiento

    Slang Meanings

    A person who constantly has bad luck.
    That guy is an unfortunate person; bad things always happen to him.
    Ese tipo es un desdichado, siempre le pasan cosas malas.
    Someone who complains a lot about their life.
    Don't be unfortunate all the time; seek the positive.
    No seas desdichado todo el tiempo, busca lo positivo.