desastroso (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/desaˈtɾoso/

Translation Options into English

• disastrous
• dreadful
• catastrophic

Meaning and Usage

The word "desastroso" is an adjective used in the Spanish language to describe something that has led to a disaster or is very unfortunate. It is often used to characterize events, situations, or outcomes that are overwhelmingly negative or catastrophic. The word is commonly used in both oral speech and written contexts, though it may be seen more frequently in journalism, literature, and discussions about significant events or problems.

Example Sentences

1. El huracán causó daños desastrosos en la costa.

2. The hurricane caused disastrous damage on the coast.

3. Su decisión desastrosa afectó no solo a su negocio, sino también a sus empleados.

4. His disastrous decision affected not only his business but also his employees.

5. El informe revela una situación desastrosa en la educación pública.

6. The report reveals a disastrous situation in public education.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Desastroso" is often included in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are some examples:

1. Un final desastroso - "A disastrous ending"

2. La película tenía un final desastroso que decepcionó a todos.

   • The movie had a disastrous ending that disappointed everyone.

3. Desastroso por donde se le mire - "Disastrous from every angle"

4. La gestión del proyecto fue desastroso por donde se le mire.

   • The management of the project was disastrous from every angle.

5. Un día desastroso - "A disastrous day"

6. Tuve un día desastroso en el trabajo, todo salió mal.

   • I had a disastrous day at work; everything went wrong.

7. Las consecuencias desastrosas - "The disastrous consequences"

8. Las consecuencias desastrosas de esa decisión se sienten aún hoy.

   • The disastrous consequences of that decision are still felt today.

9. Un informe desastroso - "A disastrous report"

10. El informe desastroso sobre la economía sorprendió a los analistas.
    • The disastrous report on the economy surprised analysts.

Etymology

"Desastroso" comes from the Spanish word "desastre," which has its roots in the Latin "disastrum," meaning "ill-starred" or "unlucky." It combines a prefix "des-" (indicating removal or negation) with "astro," which relates to stars and celestial bodies, emphasizing a sense of misfortune associated with unfavorable astronomical conditions.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - calamitoso (calamitous) - catastrófico (catastrophic) - trágico (tragic)

Antonyms: - afortunado (fortunate) - exitoso (successful) - favorable (favorable)