What is the Spanish word for "calamitous"?

Learn how to say "calamitous" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

calamitous

Spanish

calamitoso

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Alternative translations of "calamitous"

desastroso
catastrófico
funesto
lamentable

Examples of how to use "calamitous" in Spanish

English
The war had a calamitous effect on the country.
Spanish
La guerra tuvo un efecto catastrófico en el país.
English
The storm had a calamitous effect on the town.
Spanish
La tormenta tuvo un efecto catastrófico en la ciudad.
English
She described the war as calamitous and tragic.
Spanish
Ella describió la guerra como catastrófica y trágica.
English
A calamitous mistake cost him his job.
Spanish
Un error catastrófico le costó su trabajo.
English
Their decision led to calamitous financial losses.
Spanish
Su decisión llevó a pérdidas financieras catastróficas.

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