What does "descalabro" mean in English?

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Spanish

descalabro

English

setback

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Alternative translations of "descalabro"

blow
damage
loss
disaster

Examples of how to use "descalabro" in Spanish

Spanish
La empresa sufrió un descalabro.
English
The company suffered a setback.
Spanish
El descalabro económico afectó a muchas familias
English
The economic setback affected many families.
Spanish
Después del partido, fue un descalabro
English
After the match, it was a disaster.
Spanish
La empresa sufrió un gran descalabro financiero
English
The company suffered a major financial setback.
Spanish
Ese proyecto terminó en un descalabro total
English
That project ended in total failure.

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La empresa sufrió un descalabro.

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