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Infortunios (en. Misfortunes)

/in-for-tu-ni-os/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

To happen something bad or unfortunate.

The misfortunes he suffered during his life were countless.

Los infortunios que sufrió durante su vida fueron innumerables.

A set of calamities that happen to a person.

His misfortunes are hard to understand.

Sus infortunios son difíciles de comprender.

States of bad luck.

The misfortunes he is going through are the result of wrong decisions.

Los infortunios que atraviesa son el resultado de decisiones erróneas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'infortunium', which means 'bad luck'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

misfortunes of fate

Unfortunate events that are considered predestined.

infortunios del destino

to fall into misfortunes

To experience unfortunate events or calamities.

caer en infortunios

to suffer misfortunes

To suffer the consequences of bad luck or negative events.

sufrir infortunios

misfortunes of life

Disasters and difficulties that occur throughout existence.

infortunios de la vida

Related Words

unfortunate

One who has had bad luck or has suffered negative events.

infortunado

fortune

Luck or fate, especially regarding wealth and well-being.

fortuna

misfortune

Situation of misfortune or calamity.

desgracia

adversity

Situation of difficulty or suffering.

adversidad

Slang Meanings

Bad streak.

Since he lost his job, he has been on a bad streak of misfortunes.

Desde que perdió su trabajo, ha estado en una mala racha de infortunios.

Difficult cross.

Sometimes life gives you a difficult cross to bear, full of misfortunes.

A veces la vida te pone una cruz difícil que hay que cargar, llena de infortunios.