Funesta (en. Disastrous)
/fuˈnesta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a tragic or deadly character.
The accident was a fatal event for the community.
El accidente fue un hecho funesto para la comunidad.
That brings negative or disastrous consequences.
The government's decision was considered fatal by many experts.
La decisión del gobierno fue considerada funesta por muchos expertos.
A situation that causes pain or suffering.
The war left behind a fatal legacy.
La guerra dejó a su paso un legado funesto.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'funestus', which means 'mortal' or 'fatal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a fatal destiny
a tragic or desolate ending.
un destino funesto
fatal luck
a series of misfortunes or bad luck.
suerte funesta
Related Words
funeral
Ceremony held in honor of a deceased person.
funeral
need
Lack or absence of something essential.
necesidad
misfortune
Unfortunately situation that causes pain.
desgracia
Slang Meanings
A very bad or desperate situation.
The party ended in a fatal atmosphere, no one expected it.
La fiesta terminó en un ambiente funesto, nadie se lo esperaba.