evento siniestro
/eˈβento siˈnjestɾo/phrase★Intermediate— ominous event
formalliterary
An event that is dark, foreboding, or associated with misfortune or disaster.
El evento siniestro dejó a toda la ciudad en shock.
The ominous event left the entire city in shock.
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Often used in literature or dramatic contexts to describe events with a sense of impending doom.
Collocations
evento siniestroominous eventpresagio siniestroominous sign
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💡Pro Tip
Literary Use
This phrase is often used in literature to create a sense of dread or foreshadowing.
📖Word Origin
From 'evento' (event) and 'siniestro' (sinister, ominous). 'Siniestro' derives from Latin 'sinister,' meaning left (historically associated with bad luck).
📝Usage Notes
Common in literary and dramatic contexts to describe events with a sense of foreboding or disaster.
Word Breakdown
evento
event
rootsiniestro
sinister, ominous
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés