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    Desgracia (en. Misfortune)

    /desˈɡɾaθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation of misfortune or adversity.
    The misfortune of his accident moved us all.
    La desgracia de su accidente nos conmovió a todos.
    Loss or harm suffered by someone.
    He had to face the misfortune of losing his home.
    Tuvo que afrontar la desgracia de perder su hogar.
    Event that causes sadness or pain.
    The misfortune that occurred in the family was devastating.
    La desgracia que ocurrió en la familia fue devastadora.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'disgratia', which is formed from 'dis-' (deprivation) and 'gratia' (grace).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    someone else's misfortune
    Unfortunate situation that happens to another person.
    desgracia ajena
    every cloud has a silver lining
    Phrase suggesting that even misfortunes can bring positive outcomes.
    no hay mal que por bien no venga

    Related Words

    disconnection
    Separation from a situation or bond.
    desvinculación
    misadventure
    Accident or unfortunate event.
    desventura
    loss
    The fact of losing something or someone.
    perdida

    Slang Meanings

    A very complicated or negative situation.
    That presentation was a total disaster.
    Esa presentación fue una desgracia total.
    Any kind of bad luck that seems to attract problems.
    Since he moved, he has only had misfortunes.
    Desde que se mudó, ha tenido sólo desgracias.