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tragedy in Portuguese

tragedy in Portuguese is tragédia, catástrofe, desastre — tragedy means a serious play or story in which the main character comes to ruin, often through a personal flaw or fate.

tragedy in Portuguese

tragédia
noun
tragédia
noun
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.
catástrofe
noun
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.
desastre
noun
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

What does "tragedy" mean?

  1. noun A serious play or story in which the main character comes to ruin, often through a personal flaw or fate.
    "Our drama class is studying a Greek tragedy about a king who falls from power."
  2. noun A disastrous event, especially one causing great suffering or loss of life.
    "The flood was a terrible tragedy for the families who lost their homes."
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tragedy in a sentence

  • Our drama class is studying a Greek tragedy about a king who falls from power.
  • In a classic tragedy, the hero's pride usually leads to his downfall in the final act.
  • The flood was a terrible tragedy for the families who lost their homes.
  • The plane crash was a tragedy that shook the whole town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tragedy" in Portuguese?
"tragedy" in Portuguese is tragédia, catástrofe, desastre. tragedy means: A serious play or story in which the main character comes to ruin, often through a personal flaw or fate.
How do you use "tragedy" in a sentence?
Example: "Our drama class is studying a Greek tragedy about a king who falls from power." In Portuguese, "tragedy" is tragédia, catástrofe, desastre.
Are there other ways to say "tragedy" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "tragedy": tragédia, catástrofe, desastre.
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