adjective

funesto

disastrous

Funesto is a Spanish adjective that describes something that causes sadness, tragedy, or disaster. It is typically used to refer to events, situations, or outcomes that have very negative or harmful consequences.

Meaning:

  1. Disastrous or unfortunate: Something that brings bad luck, grief, or sorrow.
    • Example: Un desenlace funesto – A tragic ending.
  2. Ominous or ill-fated: Suggesting or foretelling misfortune or doom.

Parts:

  • "Funesto" comes from Latin funestus, which is related to death or mourning.

Synonyms:

  • Trágico (tragic)
  • Desastroso (disastrous)
  • Lamentable (regrettable)
  • Fatal (fatal)
  • Infausto (unfortunate, ill-starred)

Antonyms:

  • Afortunado (fortunate)
  • Feliz (happy)
  • Venturoso (luckier, blissful)
  • Bendito (blessed)

Summary:

"Funesto" is a formal, somewhat literary adjective used when referring to events or consequences marked by misfortune, tragedy, or disaster. It conveys a strong sense of negativity and sorrow.

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Examples

El final fue funesto para todos.adjective

The ending was disastrous for everyone.

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