Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pressagio

noun
/prɛˈsædʒioʊ/
Definition
a prediction or foretelling, often related to events in the future.
Examples
  • The pressagio of the storm was evident in the darkening sky.
  • Many cultures have their own methods for interpreting pressagios to prepare for upcoming events.
  • She believed the black cat crossing her path was a pressagio of bad luck.
Meaning
It refers to a sign or omen that suggests what may happen in the future.
Synonyms
  • omen
  • portent
  • forewarning
  • augury