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    Barbaridad (en. Outrage)

    /baɾ.ba.ɾi.'ðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An extremely violent or cruel action.
    The barbarity committed during the war left everyone in shock.
    La barbaridad cometida durante la guerra dejó a todos en shock.
    A reprehensible act or a serious offense.
    It was certainly a barbarity not to respect the decisions of others.
    Ciertamente fue una barbaridad no respetar las decisiones de los demás.
    An absurd or ridiculous statement or idea.
    To say that one doesn't need to study is a barbarity.
    Decir que no hay que estudiar es una barbaridad.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'barbaritas', which means 'savagery' or 'brutality'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit a barbarity
    To carry out an extremely negative or harmful action.
    cometer una barbaridad
    a barbarity of things
    A large quantity of things, like a mess.
    una barbaridad de cosas
    it's a barbarity
    Expression used to refer to something surprising or incredible.
    es una barbaridad

    Related Words

    barbarism
    State or condition of being barbaric; lack of civilization.
    barbarie
    barbaric
    That which is cruel, savage, or uncivilized.
    bárbaro
    incivility
    Quality of what is uncivil or lacks civility.
    incivilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something incredible or exaggerated.
    That party was a barbarity; I had never seen anything like it.
    Esa fiesta fue una barbaridad, nunca había visto algo así.
    To describe a very strong or impressive person.
    That guy is a barbarity; he lifts a lot of weight.
    Ese tipo es una barbaridad, levanta mucho peso.