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

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/fuˈnesto/

Translation Options into English

• Funereal
• Dismal
• Lamentable
• Sinister

Meaning and Usage

The word "funesto" describes something that brings misfortune, gloom, or sadness. It often conveys a sense of doom or tragic consequences. In the Spanish language, "funesto" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, especially in literature, news, and more formal speech, to describe events, situations, or outcomes that are harmful or negative.

Example Sentences

1. La decisión de cerrar la fábrica tuvo un impacto funesto en la comunidad.

2. The decision to close the factory had a dismal impact on the community.

3. Las lluvias continuas tuvieron un efecto funesto en la cosecha de este año.

4. The continuous rains had a lamentable effect on this year's harvest.

5. Su actitud pesimista generó un ambiente funesto entre sus colegas.

6. His pessimistic attitude created a sinister atmosphere among his colleagues.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Funesto" is not commonly used in set idiomatic expressions, but it can be incorporated in various contexts that imply disaster or negativity. Here are some examples:

1. Un destino funesto
2. Este camino parece llevar a un destino funesto.

3. This road seems to lead to a dismal fate.

4. Una noche funesta

5. Recuerdo aquella noche funesta cuando todo salió mal.

6. I remember that dismal night when everything went wrong.

7. Consecuencias funestas

8. Las consecuencias funestas de su elección se sintieron rápidamente.

9. The lamentable consequences of his choice were felt quickly.

10. Un futuro funesto

11. Si no cambiamos nuestras acciones, nos espera un futuro funesto.

12. If we do not change our actions, a grim future awaits us.

13. Una era funesta

14. Aquella era funesta de conflictos dejó cicatrices profundas en la sociedad.
15. That dismal era of conflict left deep scars on society.

Etymology

The word "funesto" comes from Latin "funestus," which means "deadly, fatal," derived from "funus," meaning "funeral" or "death." This etymological root contributes to its meanings related to misfortune and negativity.

Synonyms

• Lamentable
• Desgraciado
• Infausto

Antonyms

• Acierto (success)
• Próspero (prosperous)
• Feliz (happy)