No. 1,209 in Spanish
tragedia
"Tragedia" in English means "tragedy," referring to a distressing or disastrous event or a serious dramatic work with a sorrowful theme.
In a sentence
La tragedia de perder a un ser querido es indescriptible.
The tragedy of losing a loved one is indescribable.
Here, 'tragedia' is used to describe a profoundly emotional and sorrowful event.
La obra teatral es una tragedia clásica que narra la caída del héroe.
The play is a classic tragedy that narrates the hero's downfall.
In this sentence, 'tragedia' refers to a genre of literature or theatrical work that portrays serious and sorrowful themes.
Es una tragedia que tantas personas vivan en pobreza extrema.
It's a tragedy that so many people live in extreme poverty.
Here, 'tragedia' is utilized metaphorically to express a situation perceived as deeply unfortunate or sad.
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