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    Cruel (en. Cruel)

    /kɾu.el/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Intended to cause harm or behaving in a brutal manner.
    His cruel behavior towards animals is unacceptable.
    Su comportamiento cruel hacia los animales es inaceptable.
    Hard or severe in treatment.
    The boss was cruel to fire an employee without prior notice.
    El jefe fue cruel al despedir a un empleado sin previo aviso.
    Causing suffering without compassion.
    War is a cruel reality that affects many people.
    La guerra es una realidad cruel que afecta a muchas personas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crudelis', which means 'sanguinary' or 'raw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cruel life
    A life filled with suffering or difficulties.
    vida cruel
    cruel irony
    A situation that turns out to be a mockery or a painful contradiction.
    cruel ironía
    cruel destiny
    An unfortunate or sad outcome.
    cruel destino

    Related Words

    cruelty
    The quality or character of being cruel.
    crueldad
    cruelly
    In a cruel or inhumane manner.
    cruelmente
    merciless
    Acting without pity or compassion.
    despiadado

    Slang Meanings

    Raw
    That comment was very raw and hurtful.
    Ese comentario fue muy crudo y hiriente.
    Bastard
    Don't be a bastard, that's cruel.
    No seas cabrón, eso es cruel.