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foreshadowing in Spanish

foreshadowing in Spanish is agüero, augurio, prefiguración — foreshadowing means a technique in storytelling in which a writer plants hints early on about something that will happen later, so the eventual event feels prepared for rather than random.

foreshadowing in Spanish

agüero

noun

(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.

augurio

noun

(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.

prefiguración

noun

(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.

premostración

noun

(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.

presagio

noun

(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.

What does "foreshadowing" mean?

noun A technique in storytelling in which a writer plants hints early on about something that will happen later, so the eventual event feels prepared for rather than random.
"The broken clock in chapter one is obvious foreshadowing."
verb Present participle of foreshadow: to be an early sign of something that is going to happen.
"The falling orders in spring were foreshadowing a difficult year."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

foreshadowing in a sentence

The broken clock in chapter one is obvious foreshadowing.
Shakespeare uses foreshadowing to make the ending feel inevitable.
The falling orders in spring were foreshadowing a difficult year.

Similar words in Spanish

adumbration augur herald portend presage

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foreshadowing" in Spanish?

"foreshadowing" in Spanish is agüero, augurio, prefiguración. foreshadowing means: A technique in storytelling in which a writer plants hints early on about something that will happen later, so the eventual event feels prepared for rather than random.

How do you use "foreshadowing" in a sentence?

Example: "The broken clock in chapter one is obvious foreshadowing." In Spanish, "foreshadowing" is agüero, augurio, prefiguración.

Are there other ways to say "foreshadowing" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "foreshadowing": agüero, augurio, prefiguración, premostración, presagio.

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