What is the Spanish word for "misfortune"?

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

English

misfortune

Spanish

desgracia

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Alternative translations of "misfortune"

infortunio
desventura
adversidad
contratiempo

Examples of how to use "misfortune" in Spanish

English
He had the great misfortune to lose his job.
Spanish
Tuvo la gran desgracia de perder su trabajo.
English
He faced misfortune after losing his job.
Spanish
Enfrentó la desgracia después de perder su trabajo.
English
Their misfortune taught them to be careful.
Spanish
Su desgracia les enseñó a tener cuidado.
English
She responded to misfortune with quiet courage.
Spanish
Ella respondió a la desgracia con valentía silenciosa.
English
The farmer blamed misfortune for the poor harvest.
Spanish
El granjero culpó a la desgracia por la mala cosecha.

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He had the great misfortune to lose his job.

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