desastre

Definitions of desastre
  1. noun
    an act that has disastrous consequences
    synonyms: debacle
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    aniquilación, asolación, asolamiento, destrozo, devastación
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
  2. noun
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    synonyms: azote, calamidad, cataclismo, catástrofe, hecatombe, siniestro, tragedia
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    a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events
    apocalipsis
    a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil
    maremoto
    an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
    maremoto
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
    type of:
    desgracia, mala suerte
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  3. noun
    someone who is unsuccessful
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    perdedor
    a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
  4. noun
    a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
    synonyms: catástrofe, hecatombe, siniestra, siniestro
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    adversidad, penalidad
    a state of misfortune or affliction
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