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How to Say "harbinger" in Spanish

The Spanish word forharbingeris mensajeroB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
a sign of something to come
A single swallow bird flying past a tree branch covered in pink blossoms, signifying the arrival of spring.

Examples

Las golondrinas son mensajeros de la primavera.

Swallows are harbingers of spring.

La caída de la bolsa fue un mensajero de la crisis económica.

The stock market crash was a precursor to the economic crisis.

Figurative Use

In this context, 'mensajero' doesn't refer to a person, but to an object or event that 'carries' information or warns you about what will happen next.

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