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    Belicosa (en. Belligerent)

    /be.liˈko.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person or thing that is prone to war or fighting.
    Her bellicose attitude led her to have conflicts with her colleagues.
    Su actitud belicosa la llevó a tener conflictos con sus compañeros.
    It is used to describe aggressive or combative behaviors.
    The leader's bellicose speech provoked tensions in the community.
    El discurso belicoso del líder provocó tensiones en la comunidad.
    Attribute of a person who behaves in a hostile or provocative manner.
    Her bellicose nature made her gain enemies at work.
    Su naturaleza belicosa la hizo ganar enemigos en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'belicosus', meaning 'related to war'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a bellicose behavior
    to act in an aggressive or combative manner.
    tener un comportamiento belicoso
    bellicose speech
    a message that incites confrontation or war.
    discurso belicoso
    bellicose attitude
    a way of being that fosters conflict.
    actitud belicosa

    Related Words

    militarism
    Doctrine that promotes war.
    belicismo
    militarist
    Person who favors or tends toward war.
    belicista
    peace
    State of tranquility and absence of war.
    paz

    Slang Meanings

    Person who instigates fights.
    That guy is so bellicose that he is always looking for a fight.
    Ese tipo es tan belicoso que siempre está buscando pleito.
    Defiant and provocative attitude.
    The bellicose atmosphere at the party made many leave.
    El belicoso ambiente en la fiesta hizo que muchos se retiraran.