desventura

Definitions of desventura
  1. noun
    an instance of misfortune
    synonyms: percance
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    accidente
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
    descarrilamiento, descarrilo
    an accident in which a train runs off its track
    pinchazo, reventón
    loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
    traspié, tropezón, tropiezo
    an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
    caída
    a sudden drop from an upright position
    colisión
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    choque
    a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
    herida accidental
    an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
    naufragio
    an accident that destroys a ship at sea
    accidente fatal
    an accident that causes someone to die
    type of:
    desgracia, mala suerte
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. noun
    an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
    synonyms: desgracia, infortunio
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    antonyms:
    buenaventura
    an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
    types:
    adversidad, penalidad
    a state of misfortune or affliction
    catástrofe, desastre, hecatombe, siniestra, siniestro
    a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
    pena
    a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
    type of:
    andanza, fortuna, lote, parte, suerte, ventura
    your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
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