calamidad
|ca-la-mi-dad|
/kalaˈmiðað/
great loss or disaster
Etymology
'calamidad' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'calamitas', where 'calamitat-' meant 'loss, damage'.
'calamidad' changed from Vulgar Latin 'calamitat-' and Old Spanish forms (e.g. 'calamitat') and eventually became the modern Spanish word 'calamidad'.
Initially, it meant 'loss or damage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disaster; great misfortune'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a great misfortune or disaster that causes serious damage, suffering, or loss.
La calamidad provocada por el terremoto dejó a miles sin hogar.
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Noun 2
a state of extreme distress or adversity affecting people or a community.
After years of drought, the region sank into calamidad and economic collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/11/12 00:41