nefasto
disastrous
Word: nefasto
Meaning:
"Nefasto" is a Spanish adjective used to describe something that is very bad, harmful, or disastrous. It often refers to events, situations, or consequences that have extremely negative effects or that are ominous in nature.
Parts:
The word "nefasto" comes from Latin nefastus, which means "ill-omened" or "unlucky." It is formed by the prefix ne- (meaning "not" or "without") and fastus (meaning "auspicious" or "favorable," often related to festival days or religious calendars).
Synonyms:
- Desastroso (disastrous)
- Funesto (fatal, tragic)
- Perjudicial (harmful)
- Maléfico (evil, harmful)
Antonyms:
- Afortunado (fortunate)
- Beneficioso (beneficial)
- Próspero (prosperous)
- Favorable (favorable)
Additional meaning:
Sometimes, "nefasto" can also describe a person who has a negative influence or causes bad outcomes, although this use is less common. In general, it conveys a sense of negativity or harmfulness.
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Examples
El accidente tuvo un efecto nefasto en la ciudad.adjective
The accident had a disastrous effect on the city.
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