Cassandra
/kassandɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cassandra' is translated into Spanish as Cassandra.
In Spanish, Cassandra refers to a person who makes dire predictions.
Meaning: person who makes dire predictions (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kassandɾa/
Did you know?
- The spelling of the name in Spanish is often Casandra with a single 's', whereas the English spelling uses a double 's'.
- In Spanish, Cassandra is often used to describe a 'Cassandra complex' complejo de Casandra, a psychological term for someone whose true warnings are dismissed as paranoia.
- While Cassandra is used for dire predictions, Spanish speakers often use the term aguafiestas (party-pooper) for someone whose pessimism ruins the mood, regardless of whether the warning is true.
Examples in context
- Cassandra, ¿podría usted proporcionar su dirección?Cassandra, could you please provide your address?
- Cassy, ¿vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Cassy, are you coming to the party tonight?
- No quiero ser una Cassandra en este proyecto.I don't want to be a Cassandra in this project.
- Él actúa como una Cassandra sobre la economía.He acts like a Cassandra regarding the economy.
- Ella es la Cassandra de nuestra oficina.She is the Cassandra of our office.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a potential project failure.
- MateoCreo que este plan va a fallar.I think this plan is going to fail.
- ElenaNo empieces a actuar como una Cassandra, Mateo.Don't start acting like a Cassandra, Mateo.
- MateoSolo estoy siendo realista sobre los riesgos.I am just being realistic about the risks.
- ElenaTengamos un poco de optimismo primero.Let's have a little optimism first.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
