Desventuras (en. Misadventures)

/desvenˈtúras/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Events or situations that cause sorrow or misfortune.

The protagonist's misadventures lead her to unexpected situations.

Las desventuras de la protagonista la llevan a situaciones inesperadas.

Painful experiences or those that bring negative consequences.

After so many misadventures, she decided to change the course of her life.

Después de tantas desventuras, decidió cambiar de rumbo en su vida.

Moments when things do not go as planned.

Her misadventures on the trip were told with humor.

Sus desventuras en el viaje fueron contadas con humor.

From Latin 'disventūra', meaning 'misfortune' or 'bad luck'.

to have misadventures

To experience unfortunate situations.

tener desventuras

love misadventures

Problems or difficulties in romantic relationships.

desventuras amorosas

misadventures in life

Adverse or difficult experiences throughout life.

desventuras en la vida

misfortune

Embarrassing or unfortunate situation.

desgracia

bad luck

Accident or misfortune that occurs by chance.

infortunio

setback

Unexpected situation that causes delay or difficulty.

contratiempo

Problems

I got into so many misadventures that I decided not to go out anymore.

Me metí en tantas desventuras que decidí no salir más.

Bad things that happen

I always have misadventures when I travel.

Siempre me pasan desventuras cuando viajo.