Spanish Conversation · Level 131
44 words
Spanish word
apocalíptico
Pronunciation
IPA/apokaˈliptiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveapocalyptic
Example
La ciudad tenía un aspecto apocalíptico.
The city looked apocalyptic.
More examples
La película refleja un mundo apocalíptico.
The film depicts an apocalyptic world.
Core concept
Vast landscape of scorched ruins and toppled skyscrapers under smoky skies.
Common phrases
paisaje apocalíptico
apocalyptic landscape
escena apocalíptica
apocalyptic scene
ambiente apocalíptico
apocalyptic atmosphere
Similar words
catastrófico: Produces large-scale harm or failure that leads to serious, lasting fallout.
desastroso: Leaves circumstances in a terribly bad state that resist easy recovery.
devastador: Wreaks intense destruction that shatters buildings and infrastructure.
desolador: Leaves an abandoned, windswept place that feels empty and forlorn.
Definition in Spanish
Que se usa para describir imágenes o escenas de destrucción muy amplia o que recuerdan al fin del mundo.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish apocalipsis, ultimately from Greek apokálypsis 'revelation' ('uncovering'), with the suffix -ico meaning 'relating to' and so describing final destruction.
Usage tips
- Apocalíptico is an esdrújula word and therefore always carries a written accent on the í, which learners must include.
Other meanings
- eschatologicaladjective
Opposites
- esperanzadorhopefuladjective
- optimistaoptimisticadjective
Related words
- apocalipsisapocalypsenoun
- apocalípticamenteapocalypticallyadverb