No. 1,952 in Spanish
siniestro
Sinister, ominous, or an accident/disaster.
In a sentence
El accidente en la carretera fue realmente siniestro.
The accident on the road was truly sinister.
In this sentence, 'siniestro' is used as an adjective to describe something frightening, tragic, or very serious.
La aseguradora cubrió los gastos del siniestro.
The insurance company covered the expenses of the calamity.
Here, 'siniestro' refers to an incident or calamity, typically insured against, like in legal or financial contexts.
Ese hombre tiene una sonrisa siniestra.
That man has a sinister smile.
In this context, 'siniestro' is used to describe someone's demeanor as spooky or malevolent, reflecting a negative or eerie connotation.
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