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

Part of speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

/’fla.xe.lo/

How the word is used:

General: "Flagelo" is a term that can be used in the general context to refer to something that causes harm, affliction, or trouble.

Medicine: In medicine, "flagelo" can be used to describe a disease or condition that causes great suffering or harm to the affected individual.

Nautical: In nautical terminology, "flagelo" can be used to refer to harsh weather conditions that pose a danger to ships at sea.

Zoology: In zoology, "flagelo" can refer to flagella, which are tail-like structures that some cells use for movement or sensing.

The word "flagelo" is moderately used in Spanish, more frequent in written context than in oral speech.

Examples:

1. El alcoholismo es un flagelo que afecta a muchas familias.
   (Alcoholism is a scourge that affects many families.)
2. Los huracanes son un flagelo para las comunidades costeras.
   (Hurricanes are a scourge for coastal communities.)

Idiomatic Expressions:

• "Ser el flagelo de algo/alguien"
• La corrupción es el flagelo de la sociedad.
  (Corruption is the scourge of society.)
• "Flagelo de la humanidad"
• La guerra ha sido históricamente considerada como un flagelo de la humanidad.
  (War has historically been considered a scourge of humanity.)

Etymology:

The word "flagelo" comes from the Latin "flagellum," which means whip or scourge.

Synonyms:

• Synonyms: azote, calamidad, maldición
• Antonyms: bendición, salvación, fortuna