Spanish Word of the Day: 'Nefasto'
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Published: 15 Feb, 2019 CET.
Updated: Fri 15 Feb 2019 09:02 CET
Save this word for when things really go wrong.
Today's word of the day is nefasto. This literally means terrible and disastrous.
Here are some examples of how to use this word:
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La presentación de su nuevo libro fue totalmente nefasta, no vino nadie.
The launching of his new book was a total disaster, no one came.
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¡Comer tantos dulces durante años tuvo un efecto nefasto en su salud!
Eating all those sweets during years has had a really negative effect in his health!
Pronunciation:
Ne-fas-toe
This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
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Today's word of the day is nefasto. This literally means terrible and disastrous.
Here are some examples of how to use this word:
- La presentación de su nuevo libro fue totalmente nefasta, no vino nadie.
The launching of his new book was a total disaster, no one came.
- ¡Comer tantos dulces durante años tuvo un efecto nefasto en su salud!
Eating all those sweets during years has had a really negative effect in his health!
Pronunciation:
Ne-fas-toe
This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
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