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    Naufragio (en. Shipwreck)

    /nauˈfɾa.xio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Accident that results in the loss of a ship at sea.
    The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most well-known in history.
    El naufragio del Titanic es uno de los más conocidos en la historia.
    State of someone who has survived a sinking.
    The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued after several hours.
    Los sobrevivientes del naufragio fueron rescatados después de varias horas.
    Metaphor that can refer to a situation of total failure.
    The shipwreck of his political career was unexpected for everyone.
    El naufragio de su carrera política fue inesperado para todos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'naufragium', which means 'sunken ship'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional shipwreck
    A situation of psychological loss or collapse.
    naufragio emocional
    financial shipwreck
    An economic collapse or bankruptcy of a company.
    naufragio financiero
    personal shipwreck
    A crisis or disaster situation in personal life.
    naufragio personal

    Related Words

    to shipwreck
    To get lost at sea with a vessel.
    naufragar
    vessel
    Any type of vehicle used for navigation.
    embarcación
    survivor
    Person who survives a shipwreck.
    surviviente

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a very difficult or complicated situation.
    His life has become a shipwreck after his divorce.
    Su vida se ha convertido en un naufragio después de su divorcio.
    To lose control of a situation.
    The party was a total shipwreck when the police arrived.
    La fiesta fue un naufragio total cuando llegó la policía.