Bárbaro (en. Barbarian)

/ˈbaɾ.βa.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is incredible or amazing.
The show was amazing; I had never seen anything like it.
El espectáculo fue bárbaro, nunca había visto algo así.
Used to describe very rude or violent behavior.
His reaction was barbaric and out of place.
Su reacción fue bárbara y fuera de lugar.
Applies to something that is very large or excessive.
They made a huge amount of food for the party.
Hicieron una bárbara cantidad de comida para la fiesta.

Etymology

From Latin 'barbarus', which means foreigner or rudeness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a music genius
a person with great musical talent.
un bárbaro de la música
to act in a barbaric way
to behave in a violent or aggressive manner.
actuar de manera bárbara
an outrageous thing
an exaggerated or excessive action or thing.
una barbaridad

Related Words

outrageousness
action or thing that is unjustifiable or excessive.
barbaridad
barbarian (adjective)
that behaves in an uncivilized or violent manner.
bárbaro (adjetivo)

Slang Meanings

Something incredibly good or impressive.
That movie is amazing; you can't miss it.
Esa película está bárbara, no te la puedes perder.
Refers to something remarkably bad or shocking.
His comment was outrageous; he shouldn't have said it.
Su comentario fue bárbaro, no debería haberlo dicho.