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    Atroces (en. Atrocious)

    /a.tɾo.θes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something excessively bad or terrible.
    The crime was considered an atrocious act.
    El crimen fue considerado un acto atroz.
    Describes a cruel action or behavior.
    The war left in its wake unspeakable atrocities.
    La guerra dejó a su paso atrocidades indescriptibles.
    May refer to extreme or painful conditions.
    Survivors recount painfully atrocious stories.
    Los sobrevivientes relatan historias atrozmente dolorosas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atrox', meaning 'savage, cruel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    atrocities committed
    Atrocious acts that have been carried out.
    atrocidades cometidas
    atrocious situations
    Extremely unfavorable or painful circumstances.
    situaciones atroces
    to live in atrocious conditions
    To experience extremely difficult living conditions.
    vivir en condiciones atroces

    Related Words

    atrocity
    Extremely cruel or violent act.
    atrocidad
    war atrocity
    War crimes or acts of extreme violence during a conflict.
    atrocidad bélica
    atrociously
    In an atrocious manner, cruelly.
    atrozmente

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is incredibly bad or shocking.
    That movie was atrocious, I can't believe I watched it.
    Esa película fue atroz, no puedo creer que la vi.
    To describe a difficult or bad experience.
    The trip was atrocious, we got stuck in traffic for hours.
    El viaje fue atroz, nos quedamos atrapados en el tráfico durante horas.