tragedy

• Substantivo que designa um acontecimento grave e triste, muitas vezes com consequências desastrosas, ou uma obra dramática que representa o sofrimento e um desfecho catastrófico, geralmente ligado à queda do 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.

   Tragédia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadversitycalamitycataclysmcatastrophecrisisdevastationdisastermisfortune

   Antônimosblessingboongodsendwindfall

2. Dramatic genreB2formal

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

   Tragédia (gênero)

   • 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.

   Antônimoscomedy