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How to Say "massive loss" in Spanish

The Spanish word formassive lossis hemorragiaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
of resources or money
An oversized brown sack tipped over, with a massive, continuous stream of gold coins and green paper money spilling out onto the floor, symbolizing massive financial loss.

Examples

La crisis económica provocó una hemorragia de capitales hacia el extranjero.

The economic crisis caused a massive outflow of capital abroad.

El departamento sufrió una hemorragia de talento cuando los mejores ingenieros renunciaron.

The department suffered a drain of talent when the best engineers resigned.

Figurative Use

Just like in English, 'hemorragia' can be used metaphorically to describe any huge, uncontrollable stream of loss—not just blood, but money, people, or resources.

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