apocalyptic

BrE /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/ AmE /əˌpɑːkəˈlɪptɪk/

adjective en → es

1 DISASTER [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to a disaster or catastrophe that destroys much of the world, especially one caused by nuclear war or environmental damage

apocalíptico, catastrófico

  • an apocalyptic event/scenario

Collocations apocalyptic predictions · apocalyptic visions of the future

  • The film shows an apocalyptic vision of a world without oil.

    La película muestra una visión apocalíptica de un mundo sin petróleo.

2 EXTREMELY BAD [attributive / predicative] B2

extremely bad or terrible, especially in a way that seems like the end of the world

terrible, espantoso

  • an apocalyptic situation

Collocations apocalyptic scenes · apocalyptic conditions

  • The weather was apocalyptic, with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.

    El clima fue espantoso, con vientos de hasta 160 kilómetros por hora.