Brutalidad (en. Brutality)
/bɾu.ta.liˈðað/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Force or extreme violence, whether physical or emotional.
The brutality of the war left deep scars on the population.
La brutalidad de la guerra dejó profundas cicatrices en la población.
Actions that denote cruelty or contempt for human life.
Police brutality has been a topic of debate in many countries.
La brutalidad policial ha sido un tema de debate en muchos países.
Violent and aggressive treatment towards others.
The newspaper account exposes the brutality in the prison.
El relato en el periódico expone la brutalidad en la cárcel.
Etymology
From Latin 'brutalitas', which comes from 'brutalis', relating to beasts or brutes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inhuman brutality
Actions of brutality that exceed the limits of humanity.
brutalidad inhumana
limitless brutality
Extremely violent actions that know no boundaries.
brutalidad sin límites
denounce brutality
To speak out against violent or cruel acts.
denunciar la brutalidad
Related Words
brutal
Adjective that describes something violent or cruel.
brutal
brutalism
Architectural movement characterized by its rigidity and brutality.
brutalismo
Slang Meanings
Refers to something impressive or incredible.
That movie was pure brutality.
Esa película fue brutalidad pura.
Used to describe someone who acts in a very aggressive or intense manner.
That player has a brutality on the field that is frightening.
Ese jugador tiene una brutalidad en el campo que asusta.