evento siniestro
/eˈβento siˈnjestɾo/
ominous event
El evento siniestro ocurrió justo antes del amanecer.
The ominous event occurred just before dawn.
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.
Often used in literature or dramatic contexts to describe events with a sense of impending doom.
Collocations
evento siniestroominous eventpresagio siniestroominous sign
Related Phrases
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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
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