Fatal (en. Fatal)

/fa-tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes death.
The accident was fatal for the driver.
El accidente fue fatal para el conductor.
That has extremely severe consequences.
His mistake was fatal for the project.
Su error fue fatal para el proyecto.
That is inevitable and very harmful.
The decision was fatal for the company's future.
La decisión fue fatal para el futuro de la empresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fatalis', meaning 'related to fate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's not fatal
It's not that serious or grave.
no es fatal
fatal by necessity
That cannot be avoided.
fatal de necesidad
fatal in sight
Something very problematic or dangerous.
fatal a la vista

Related Words

mortal
That causes death.
mortal
disaster
An event that causes great damage.
desastre
consequences
Results or effects of an action.
consecuencias

Slang Meanings

Something extremely bad or unfortunate.
That party was fatal, no one had fun.
Esa fiesta fue fatal, nadie se divirtió.
Extreme failure or disappointment.
His performance was fatal, everyone got bored.
Su actuación fue fatal, todos se aburrieron.