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    Siniestro (en. Sinister)

    /siˈnjestro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Accident or disaster, especially in the context of insurance.
    The accident occurred on the road during the storm.
    El siniestro ocurrió en la carretera durante la tormenta.
    Damage or harm that is suffered.
    The company assured that it would compensate for the accident that occurred at the factory.
    La compañía aseguró que indemnizaría el siniestro ocurrido en la fábrica.
    Quality of being evil or wicked.
    Her gaze had a sinister air that made me uncomfortable.
    Su mirada tenía un aire siniestro que me incomodó.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'siniester' which means 'to the left' or 'malevolent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total loss
    Accident that involves a total loss of the insured asset.
    siniestro total
    to have a sinister air
    To have a disturbing or threatening appearance or connotation.
    tener un aire siniestro
    family disaster
    A tragic or calamitous event that occurs within a family.
    siniestro familiar

    Related Words

    siniestra
    Feminine form of 'siniestro', refers to the same thing.
    siniestra
    siniestros
    Plural of 'siniestro', multiple sinister events or qualities.
    siniestros

    Slang Meanings

    Something very bad or unlucky.
    That play was sinister, I never thought it would happen.
    Esa jugada fue siniestra, nunca pensé que ocurriría.
    A place that causes fear or discomfort.
    That house has a sinister atmosphere, I wouldn't want to stay there.
    Esa casa tiene un ambiente siniestro, no me gustaría quedarme ahí.