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No. 10,658 in Spanish

debacle

A sudden and complete failure; a disaster.

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  • La debacle económica afectó a muchas familias.

    The economic debacle affected many families.

    The word 'debacle' refers to a failure or collapse, often sudden or catastrophic, used here to explain an economic downturn.

  • El equipo sufrió una debacle en la final del torneo.

    The team suffered a debacle in the tournament final.

    The word 'debacle' denotes a disastrous defeat, used in the context of sports to indicate a significant loss or setback.

  • La debacle política dejó al país sumido en la incertidumbre.

    The political debacle left the country plunged in uncertainty.

    Here, 'debacle' refers to a political crisis or breakdown, signifying turmoil or chaotic consequences in governance.

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