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    Atroz (en. Atrocious)

    /aˈtɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is extremely cruel or inhumane.
    The attack was an atrocious display of violence.
    El ataque fue una muestra atroz de violencia.
    Describes an act or fact that causes a lot of suffering.
    The war left the population in an atrocious situation.
    La guerra dejó a la población en una situación atroz.
    Refers to an action that exceeds the limits of what is acceptable.
    Corruption in the government is atrocious and needs to be addressed.
    La corrupción en el gobierno es atroz y necesita ser considerada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atrox', meaning 'cruel' or 'terrible'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    atrocious decision
    A decision that causes great suffering or discomfort.
    atroz decisión
    atrocious reality
    The harsh and cruel reality that many people face.
    atroz realidad
    atrocious suffering
    An extreme pain or suffering that is difficult to endure.
    sufrimiento atroz

    Related Words

    atrocity
    Atrocious or very cruel fact.
    atrocidad
    atrociously
    In an atrocious or extremely cruel manner.
    atrozmente
    to atrociate
    To commit an atrocity or cruel act.
    atrociar

    Slang Meanings

    Very bad, unacceptable.
    That exam was atrocious, I don’t understand anything.
    Ese examen estuvo atroz, no entiendo nada.
    Shocking, jolting.
    The movie had atrocious scenes that left me speechless.
    La película tenía escenas atroz que me dejaron sin palabras.
    Exaggerated, extremely bad.
    The service in that restaurant was atrocious, I'm never coming back.
    El servicio en ese restaurante fue atroz, nunca vuelvo.