English–Spanish

“disastrous” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/neˈfasto/

Example

El accidente fue nefasto para la empresa.

The accident was disastrous for the company.

Illustration for nefasto (disastrous)

How to say “disastrous” in Spanish

“Disastrous” in Spanish is nefasto.

An outcome that causes serious damage and ruin to people or projects.

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

Example sentences with nefasto

Un día nefasto arruinó las vacaciones de toda la familia.

An ominous day ruined the whole family's vacation.

Tips for using nefasto

  • Although nefasto resembles English nefarious, nefasto focuses on disastrous consequences rather than moral wickedness.

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