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    Tragedia (en. Tragedy)

    /tɾaˈxeðia/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    A literary genre that represents intense and moving human conflicts, usually with a fatal outcome.
    The tragedy of Sophocles' 'Oedipus Rex' is a classic example of the genre.
    La tragedia de Sófocles 'Edipo Rey' es un ejemplo clásico del género.
    A painful event or situation that causes a great emotional impact.
    The tragedy of the plane crash left the entire community shocked.
    La tragedia del accidente aéreo dejó a toda la comunidad consternada.
    A circumstance that involves the loss, suffering, or death of people.
    The tragedy on the battlefield was devastating for both sides.
    La tragedia en el campo de batalla fue devastadora para ambos bandos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tragedia', and this from Greek 'tragōidia', which means 'song of the male goat.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Greek tragedy
    Reference to the tragic works of antiquity that address themes of fate and human suffering.
    tragedia griega
    to be a tragedy
    Expression used to describe an extremely bad or unfortunate situation.
    ser una tragedia

    Related Words

    dramaturgy
    The art of writing plays, which can include tragedies.
    dramaturgia
    tragic
    That causes sadness or is lamentable; related to tragedy.
    trágico
    disaster
    An event that causes great harm or damage.
    desastre

    Slang Meanings

    A very complicated or problematic situation.
    Don't tell Juan that, because he always makes a tragedy out of everything.
    No le cuentes eso a Juan, porque siempre hace de todo una tragedia.
    An exaggerated excuse for something that is not that serious.
    You're going to see that he's going to make a tragedy out of losing his cell phone.
    Vas a ver que va a hacer tragedia por perder su celular.