la desdicha
-the misfortune
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desdicha

la desdicha(
dehs
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dee
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chah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. misfortune
Mi desdicha es que estoy enamorada del esposo de mi hermana.My misfortune is that I am in love with my sister's husband.
a. unhappiness
Mi desdicha se debe a que Mario dijo que ya no me ama.My unhappiness comes from Mario saying he doesn't love me anymore.
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