What is the Spanish word for "portentous"?

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

English

portentous

Spanish

portentoso

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Alternative translations of "portentous"

augural
siniestro
profético

Examples of how to use "portentous" in Spanish

English
A portentous silence filled the room.
Spanish
Un silencio portentoso llenó la habitación.
English
The sky looked portentous before the storm.
Spanish
El cielo parecía portentoso antes de la tormenta.
English
He gave a portentous speech at dinner.
Spanish
Él dio un discurso portentoso en la cena.
English
A portentous silence filled the empty room.
Spanish
Un silencio portentoso llenaba la habitación vacía.
English
Her expression was strangely portentous that morning.
Spanish
Su expresión era extrañamente portentosa esa mañana.

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