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    Crueldad (en. Cruelty)

    /kɾwelˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rudeness or inhumanity in dealing with others.
    The cruelty of some human actions is hard to comprehend.
    La crueldad de algunas acciones humanas es difícil de comprender.
    Lack of compassion and tenderness.
    The cruelty of the enemy was evident during the war.
    La crueldad del enemigo quedó en evidencia durante la guerra.
    Violent act that hurts or severely harms.
    The cruelty shown by the wrongdoers was shocking.
    La crueldad que mostraron los malhechores fue impactante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crueldas', which means 'mercy' or 'pity' with a negative prefix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act with cruelty
    To behave in an inhumane way towards others.
    actuar con crueldad
    cruelty knows no bounds
    Expression that indicates there is an extreme level of wickedness.
    la crueldad no tiene límites
    cruelty towards animals
    Lack of compassion or humanity in dealing with animals.
    crueldad hacia los animales

    Related Words

    cruel
    That causes suffering or pain to others.
    cruel
    cruelly
    In a cruel manner, indifferent to others' pain.
    cruelmente
    cruelly
    With cruelty.
    crueldosamente

    Slang Meanings

    To do something mercilessly.
    That decision to fire everyone was a cruelty.
    Esa decisión de despedir a todos fue una crueldad.
    To treat someone very harshly.
    Don’t be cruel, we all make mistakes.
    No seas cruel, todos cometemos errores.