What is the Spanish word for "catastrophic"?

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

English

catastrophic

Spanish

catastrófico

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Alternative translations of "catastrophic"

desastroso
devastador
funesto
calamitoso

Examples of how to use "catastrophic" in Spanish

English
The earthquake was a catastrophic event.
Spanish
El terremoto fue un evento catastrófico.
English
The storm caused catastrophic damage to homes.
Spanish
La tormenta causó daños catastróficos a las viviendas.
English
A catastrophic mistake ruined the careful plan.
Spanish
Un error catastrófico arruinó el plan cuidadosamente elaborado.
English
They faced catastrophic losses after the accident.
Spanish
Enfrentaron pérdidas catastróficas después del accidente.
English
Poor maintenance led to catastrophic engine failure.
Spanish
El mantenimiento deficiente llevó a una falla catastrófica del motor.

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