desgracia

Noun feminine B1 #8682 most common

Translations

  1. misfortune
  2. bad luck

Can refer to unfortunate events or a state of shame.

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Example Sentences

La desgracia le llegó de repente y nadie pudo ayudarla.

Misfortune came to her suddenly and no one could help her.

Se decía que el maleficio lanzado sobre la aldea traería desgracias a sus habitantes.

It was said that the spell cast over the village would bring misfortunes to its inhabitants.

Después de la tormenta, una presaga de desgracias parecía presidir el ambiente del pequeño pueblo.

After the storm, a premonition of misfortunes seemed to preside over the atmosphere of the small town.

La familia maldecida no encontraba paz, ya que siempre parecía estar rodeada de desgracias.

The accursed family could not find peace, as they always seemed to be surrounded by misfortunes.