English–Spanish

“bring misfortune on” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desɣɾaˈθjaɾ/

Example

La guerra desgració a muchas familias.

The war brought misfortune on many families.

Illustration for desgraciar (bring misfortune on)

How to say “bring misfortune on” in Spanish

“Bring misfortune on” in Spanish is desgraciar.

Long-term ruin of a person or thing.

Full entry for desgraciar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desgraciar

Su error desgració la celebración.

His mistake ruined the celebration.

Tips for using desgraciar

  • Used for serious, lasting harm rather than a small mishap, and when applied directly to a person it can sound harsh or accusatory.

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