misfortunes
[/mɪsˈfɔːr.tʃunz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
desgraças
1. instances of bad luck or unfortunate events; calamities or disasters
Despite all the misfortunes that befell him, he remained optimistic.
Apesar de todas as desgraças que o acometeram, ele permaneceu otimista.
2. unlucky or unhappy circumstances; adversities
The family faced financial misfortunes during the economic crisis.
A família enfrentou desgraças financeiras durante a crise econômica.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'misfortunes' is commonly used in literary, formal, and everyday contexts to discuss personal, financial, or collective hardships. In Brazil, the word 'desgraça' carries both literal and figurative weight and is frequently used in music, literature, and everyday conversation when discussing life's challenges. The concept of facing misfortunes with resilience is culturally valued in both societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
misfortunes never come alone (as desgraças nunca vêm sozinhas)
a string of misfortunes (uma série de desgraças)
to compound one's misfortunes (piorar a situação)
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