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    Siniestros (en. Accidents)

    /siˈnjes.tɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tragic or disastrous events that cause damage.
    Natural disasters like hurricanes can cause great losses.
    Los siniestros naturales como huracanes pueden causar grandes pérdidas.
    Deliberate acts that result in damage for insurance.
    Fraudulent claims are a serious crime.
    El fraude de siniestros es un delito grave.
    Circumstances that provoke significant damage.
    Traffic accidents are an evident problem in cities.
    Los siniestros de tráfico son un problema evidente en las ciudades.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'siniester' which refers to something that is on the left or unfavorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total loss
    Total loss, especially in insurance contexts.
    siniestro total
    traffic accidents
    Accidents occurring on public roads.
    siniestros de tráfico
    loss plan
    Preparations to face damaging events.
    plan de siniestros

    Related Words

    natural disaster
    Weather events that cause havoc, such as storms or earthquakes.
    siniestro natural
    insurance policy
    Contract that covers potential losses and damages.
    póliza de seguros
    damage
    Loss or detriment suffered by a person or thing.
    daño

    Slang Meanings

    Insurance fraud.
    That incident turned out to be a fraudulent claim to collect insurance.
    Ese siniestro resultó ser un siniestro falso para cobrar el seguro.
    Personal disaster.
    That day was a total disaster in my life.
    Ese día fue un siniestro total en mi vida.