tragedy

• Sustantivo que designa un suceso grave y a menudo triste, o una obra dramática que representa sufrimientos y un desenlace catastrófico, generalmente ligado a la caída del protagonista.

A noun referring to a serious, often sorrowful event or a dramatic work that depicts suffering and a disastrous outcome, typically involving the downfall of the main character.

1. Disastrous eventB1formal

   An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

   Tragedia (suceso desastroso)

   • The earthquake was a terrible tragedy that destroyed the entire town.
   • The loss of her family in the fire was a personal tragedy.
   • The plane crash was a national tragedy.

   Sinónimosadversitycalamitycataclysmcatastrophecrisisdevastationdisastermisfortune

   Antónimosblessingboongodsendwindfall

2. Dramatic genreB2formal

   A serious play, novel, or film dealing with sorrowful or terrible events, often ending in disaster for the main character.

   Tragedia (género dramático)

   • Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is one of the most famous tragedies in English literature.
   • The film is a modern tragedy about love and loss.
   • The playwright is known for his powerful tragedies.

   Antónimoscomedy