Bestial (en. Bestial)
/bes'tjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to the beasts or having qualities of them.
The behavior of the animal was so bestial that no one got close.
El comportamiento del animal era tan bestial que nadie se acercaba.
Said of someone who acts in a brutal or inhumane manner.
The crime scene was truly bestial.
La escena del crimen fue realmente bestial.
That is extraordinary or impressive.
Last night's concert was bestial, I had never seen anything like it.
El concierto de anoche fue bestial, nunca había visto algo igual.
Etymology
From Latin 'bestialis', meaning 'belonging to the beasts'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bestiality
Act or behavior that is extremely cruel or inhumane.
bestialidad
bestial laughter
Laughter that is very loud or exaggerated.
risa bestial
bestial strength
An enormous force or power.
fuerza bestial
Related Words
beast
Animal or wild creature.
bestia
bestiality
Condition of being bestial; extreme cruelty.
bestialidad
black beast
Person or thing that causes aversion or fear.
bestia negra
Slang Meanings
Something impressive or of great quality.
That movie was bestial, I would recommend it to everyone.
Esa película fue bestial, la recomendaría a todos.
Exaggerated or incredible performance.
The player made a bestial play.
El jugador hizo una jugada bestial.