Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
descalabro
Noun
/des-ka-lab-roʊ/
Definition
A significant failure or disaster, often leading to chaos or a negative outcome.
Examples
- The sudden closure of the factory was a descalabro for the local economy.
- After the financial descalabro, the company had to lay off many employees.
- The team’s descalabro in the championship game left fans devastated.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘descalabro’ refers to a situation that goes very wrong, resulting in serious problems. It can denote a breakdown, a disaster, or an embarrassing failure.
Synonyms
- catastrophe
- failure
- disaster
- setback
- calamity