tragic

[/ˈtrædʒɪk/]

adjective

trágico

1. Relating to or characteristic of tragedy; involving great suffering, loss, or misfortune

The tragic accident claimed three lives.

O acidente trágico ceifou três vidas.

2. Extremely sad or distressing

It is tragic that such talent was lost so young.

É trágico que tal talento tenha sido perdido tão jovem.

3. Of or pertaining to drama or theatre dealing with tragic themes

Shakespeare wrote many tragic plays.

Shakespeare escreveu muitas peças trágicas.

NYC Slang

tragic (used similarly in NYC slang to describe deeply unfortunate situations)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

trágico

Standard usage, widely understood

São Paulo

trágico

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

trágico

Standard usage

Portugal

trágico

Standard usage in European Portuguese

tragic flaw - the characteristic in a protagonist that leads to their downfall

tragic hero - a noble character whose downfall is brought about by a tragic flaw

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