infortunio

Definitions of infortunio
  1. noun
    something that causes or entails suffering
    synonyms: apuro
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    type of:
    desgracia, mala suerte
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. noun
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
    synonyms: desgracia
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    type of:
    azar, suerte
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
  3. noun
    an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
    synonyms: desgracia, desventura
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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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