Belicosos (en. Bellicose)
/be.li.ˈko.sos/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Showing aggression or a desire to fight.
Bellicose peoples often go to war.
Los pueblos belicosos a menudo entran en guerra.
Fond of fighting or conflict.
His bellicose behavior caused problems in the community.
Su comportamiento belicoso causó problemas en la comunidad.
Related to war or hostility.
Relations between countries are bellicose.
Las relaciones entre los países son belicosas.
Etymology
From Latin 'bellicosus', meaning 'bellicose', related to war.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bellicose people
Community or group inclined towards war.
pueblo belicoso
bellicose attitude
Behavior that shows aggression or a desire to fight.
actitud belicosa
Related Words
bellicism
Ideology or behavior that promotes war.
belicismo
bellicist
Person who defends or promotes the use of military force.
belicista
Slang Meanings
Fighter
That guy is a bellicose, always looking for fights.
Ese tipo es un belicoso, siempre buscando pleitos.
War
For sure there will be bellicose people in the bar tonight.
De seguro habrá belicosos en el bar esta noche.