Demonios (en. Demons)

/deˈmo.njos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Malevolent or diabolical entities that commonly appear in mythology and popular beliefs.

The legend said that demons dwelled in the shadows of the night.

La leyenda contaba que los demonios habitaban en las sombras de la noche.

Metaphor used to describe great frustration or anger.

Damn! I forgot about the important meeting.

¡Demonios! Me olvidé de la reunión importante.

Beings that represent evil and are feared in various cultures.

Demons are an important theme in many religions.

Los demonios son un importante tema en muchas religiones.

From the Latin 'daemonia', which comes from 'daemon', meaning 'spirit' or 'demon'.

in hell with the demons

Expression indicating being in an extremely bad situation.

en el infierno con los demonios

fight against the demons

Refers to dealing with one's inner struggles or problems.

luchar contra los demonios

let the demons loose

Allowing negative or aggressive emotions to manifest.

darle rienda suelta a los demonios

evil

Opposite concept of good, related to suffering and harm.

mal

sin

Action considered morally incorrect or forbidden.

pecado

specter

An apparition or ghostly image, often related to lost souls.

espectro

Used to express frustration or surprise.

Damn, that was unexpected!

¡Demonios, eso fue inesperado!

Reference to confusing or chaotic situations.

The party ended in demons, everything was out of control.

La fiesta terminó en demonios, todo estaba descontrolado.