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    Bestias (en. Beasts)

    [besˈtjas]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Living being of the animal kingdom, generally of large size.
    At the zoo, I saw beasts like lions and elephants.
    En el zoológico vi bestias como leones y elefantes.
    Person who acts in a brutal or unfeeling manner.
    I can't believe he did that, he's like a beast.
    No puedo creer que lo hiciera, es como una bestia.
    Figuratively, something that causes fear or repulsion.
    The storm was a beast on the horizon.
    La tormenta era una bestia en el horizonte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bestia', which means 'beast' or 'animal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pack animal
    animal that is used to carry heavy loads.
    bestia de carga
    to be a beast
    to refer to someone who is very strong or skilled in some activity.
    ser una bestia
    he left me feeling like a beast
    expression that indicates that one is very tired or exhausted.
    me ha dejado hecho una bestia

    Related Words

    bestiality
    action or behavior that is brutal or inhumane.
    bestialidad
    beast
    animal in a general sense.
    bestia
    big beast
    beast of large dimensions or outstanding characteristics.
    bestión

    Slang Meanings

    very strong or powerful person.
    That player is a beast on the court.
    Ese jugador es una bestia en la cancha.
    something that is incredibly good or impressive.
    That party was awesome.
    Esa fiesta estuvo de bestia.