What is the Spanish word for "unlucky"?

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

English

unlucky

Spanish

de mala suerte

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Alternative translations of "unlucky"

desafortunado
infortunado

Examples of how to use "unlucky" in Spanish

English
Seven is an unlucky number for some people.
Spanish
Siete es un número de la mala suerte para algunas personas.
English
I felt unlucky after missing the bus.
Spanish
Me sentí con mala suerte después de perder el autobús.
English
She considered the broken mirror unlucky.
Spanish
Ella consideraba que el espejo roto era de mala suerte.
English
He had an unlucky streak this month.
Spanish
Él tuvo una racha de mala suerte este mes.
English
They were unlucky to lose the game.
Spanish
Fueron desafortunados al perder el partido.

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Seven is an unlucky number for some people.

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