Trágicas (en. Tragic)

/tɾáɣikas/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to tragedy.
The consequences were tragic for the community.
Las consecuencias fueron trágicas para la comunidad.
That provokes sorrow or intense pain.
The news of his death was tragic.
La noticia de su muerte fue trágica.
Description of an event that ends in tragedy.
The play has a tragic ending.
La obra de teatro tiene un final trágico.

Etymology

From the Greek 'tragōidia,' which refers to the ancient form of drama associated with tragedy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a tragic death
a death full of pain and suffering.
una muerte trágica
a tragic event
an occurrence that results in very negative consequences.
un evento trágico
a tragic ending
the outcome of a story that ends in a devastating way.
un final trágico

Related Words

tragedy
Event or series of events that produce intense suffering.
tragedia
tragic
That has the characteristics of tragedy.
trágico
misfortune
Situation of misfortune or calamity.
desgracia

Slang Meanings

Very unfortunate situation.
His life has been a rollercoaster of tragic events.
Su vida ha sido una montaña rusa de eventos trágicos.
Colloquial use to describe a failed love.
That love was tragic, like a horror movie.
Ese amor fue trágico, como una película de terror.