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    Bárbaros (en. Barbarians)

    /ˈbaɾβaɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People belonging to a cultural group perceived as primitive.
    In ancient times, the Romans considered the Germanic tribes to be barbarians.
    En la antigüedad, los romanos consideraban a los pueblos germánicos como bárbaros.
    Individuals who act in a brutal or violent manner.
    The group that raided the house was labeled as barbaric by the community.
    El grupo que asaltó la casa fue calificado de bárbaro por la comunidad.
    Anyone who shows a lack of civilization or education.
    His manners were so rude that they called him a barbarian.
    Sus modales eran tan rudos que lo llamaron bárbaro.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'barbarus', which referred to those who did not speak Greek or who had strange customs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    barbarian in bed
    refers to a person very passionate or skillful in intimate relationships.
    bárbaro en la cama
    cinematic barbarian
    a person who plays a role in a movie very intensely or exaggeratedly.
    bárbaro de cine
    barbaric, but fun
    describes someone who acts in a rude manner but is entertaining.
    bárbaro, pero divertido

    Related Words

    barbarian
    A more direct synonym, it can refer to the same as barbarians.
    bárbaro
    barbarism
    The state of being barbaric, lack of civilization.
    barbarie
    civilization
    The opposite state of barbarism, where culture and social order prevail.
    civilización

    Slang Meanings

    A very strong or robust person.
    That guy is a barbarian, he can lift heavy things with ease.
    Ese tipo es un bárbaro, puede levantar cosas pesadas con facilidad.
    Someone who causes chaos or acts uncontrollably.
    At the party, he behaved like a barbarian, breaking everything in his way.
    En la fiesta, se comportó como un bárbaro, rompiendo todo a su paso.