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"Presagio" is a noun which is often translated as "omen", and "augurio" is a noun which is also often translated as "omen". Learn more about the difference between "presagio" and "augurio" below.
el presagio(
preh
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sah
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hyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sign)
a. omen
La asesora del faraón interpretó el aguacero como un presagio de riqueza.The pharaoh's advisor interpreted the rainstorm as an omen of wealth.
b. portent
En ese país, se suele interpretar la erupción de un volcán como un presagio de disturbio político.In that country, a volcanic eruption is usually interpreted as a portent of political unrest.
a. premonition
El médium nos dijo que tuvo un presagio mientras estaba en su trance.The psychic told us that he had a premonition while he was in his trance.
el augurio(
ow
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goo
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (foreboding)
a. omen
Los marineros creían que el albatros era un ave de buen augurio.Sailors considered the albatross a bird of good omen.
Ver a un buitre sobrevolando tu casa es un mal augurio.Seeing a vulture flying over your house is a bad omen.
b. sign
El cielo se vio invadido por nubes negras. Es un augurio de que algo malo está a punto de suceder.Dark clouds rolled in. It's a sign that bad things are about to happen.
2. (prophecy)
a. prediction
Si se cumple mi augurio, la semana que viene comenzará a nevar.If my prediction comes true, it will start snowing next week.
b. augury
El capitán consultó los augurios antes de zarpar.The captain took the auguries before setting sail.
