Funesto (en. Fatal)

/fuˈnesto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes or brings misfortunes.
The accident was a fatal event for the community.
El accidente fue un evento funesto para la comunidad.
That has very negative consequences.
School dropout has fatal effects on society.
El abandono escolar tiene efectos funestos en la sociedad.
That gives rise to a tragic or unfortunate situation.
War is a fatal event in history.
La guerra es un hecho funesto en la historia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'funestus', which means 'mortal, fatal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of a fatal destiny
referring to a future full of misfortunes
de un funesto destino
a fateful night
a night that is considered tragic or disastrous
una noche funesta

Related Words

funestly
in a fatal manner, causing harm or sorrow
funestamente
fatality
characteristic of being fatal, misfortune or ruin
funestidad

Slang Meanings

a person who brings bad luck
Don’t invite Daniel, he’s fatal; bad things always happen when he comes.
No invites a Daniel, es funesto, siempre que viene pasan cosas malas.
a very negative situation
The party became fateful when the fight started.
Esa fiesta se volvió funesta cuando comenzó la pelea.