What does calamidad in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word calamidad in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use calamidad in Spanish.

The word calamidad in Spanish means calamity, disaster, disaster. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word calamidad

calamity

nombre femenino (adversidad grave)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
A Juan le sobreviene una calamidad tras otra: le roban en casa, se rompe la pierna y ahora pierde el trabajo.
John goes from one calamity to another: his home was burgled, he broke a leg, and now he's lost his job.

disaster

nombre femenino (figurado (persona torpe) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No quise que me ayudara porque es una calamidad.
I didn't want him to help me, he's a disaster area.

disaster

nombre femenino (figurado (cosa mal hecha) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este pastel es una calamidad, lo tendré que hacer de nuevo.
This cake is a disaster, I'll have to start it again.

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