Brutal (en. Brutal)

/bruˈtal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It is said of an action or behavior that is very violent.
The fight was brutal and left several injured.
La pelea fue brutal y dejó a varios heridos.
Something that is extremely intense or impressive.
The concert was brutal, the energy from the crowd was infectious.
El concierto fue brutal, la energía del público era contagiosa.
It refers to severe mistreatment towards someone.
The treatment he received in prison was brutal.
El trato que recibió en la cárcel fue brutal.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'brutalis', which means 'bestial' or 'crude'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brutality
Quality of being brutal, extreme violence.
brutalidad
brutal action
An act that involves great violence or cruelty.
accion brutal
brutal force
Use of extreme and uncontrollable force.
fuerza brutal

Related Words

brutalism
Architectural style characterized by the use of concrete and raw forms.
brutalismo
brutality
The quality of being brutal or inflicting violence.
brutalidad

Slang Meanings

Super impressive or incredible.
That movie is brutal, you have to see it.
Esa película está brutal, la tienes que ver.
Something that is done with a lot of intensity.
The match was brutal, they didn't stop running.
El partido fue brutal, no pararon de correr.