ominous
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ominous(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. ominoso
The crisis presents an ominous outlook for the country's economy.La crisis presenta un panorama ominoso para la economía del país.
b. amenazador
The kidnapper's ominous words scared the victim's family.Las palabras amenazadoras del secuestrador aterrorizaron a la familia de la víctima.
c. de mal agüero
The closure of the bank was an ominous sign for the future of the town.El cierre del banco fue una señal de mal agüero para el futuro de pueblo.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
An ominous cloud loomed above the small ship.Una nube que no auguraba nada bueno, apareció sobre el pequeño barco.
The city's usual din was replaced by an ominous silence.El estrépito habitual de la ciudad fue reemplazado por un silencio que no presagiaba nada bueno.
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