What is the Spanish word for "disaster"?

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

English

disaster

Spanish

desastre

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Alternative translations of "disaster"

catástrofe
calamidad
desgracia
desventura

Examples of how to use "disaster" in Spanish

English
The party was a complete disaster.
Spanish
La fiesta fue un desastre total.
English
The storm turned our picnic into a disaster.
Spanish
La tormenta convirtió nuestro picnic en un desastre.
English
Forgetting her passport was a travel disaster.
Spanish
Olvidar su pasaporte fue un desastre en el viaje.
English
The cake burned and the party became a disaster.
Spanish
El pastel se quemó y la fiesta se convirtió en un desastre.
English
Losing power during the exam felt like a disaster.
Spanish
Perder la electricidad durante el examen fue como un desastre.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "disaster" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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