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“tragic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾaxiko/

Example

El accidente fue trágico para la comunidad.

The accident was tragic for the community.

Illustration for trágico (tragic)

How to say “tragic” in Spanish

“Tragic” in Spanish is trágico.

A situation that causes profound suffering and irreversible loss.

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

Example sentences with trágico

La película tuvo un final trágico que sorprendió al público.

The film had a tragic finale that surprised the audience.

Tips for using trágico

  • As an adjective, trágico agrees in gender and number (trágico, trágica, trágicos, trágicas), and the phrase ¡Qué trágico! may be used ironically in lighter contexts.

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