Diabólico (en. Diabolical)

/djaˈβoliko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That resembles the devil or has characteristics of it.

His behavior was so diabolical that it scared everyone.

Su comportamiento era tan diabólico que espantaba a todos.

Extremely evil or wicked.

The plot of the movie had a diabolical plan to conquer the world.

La trama de la película tenía un plan diabólico para conquistar el mundo.

Unjust or cruel to an extreme degree.

Justice must not yield to diabolical methods.

La justicia no debe ceder ante métodos diabólicos.

From Latin 'diabolicus', which comes from 'diabolus', meaning 'devil'.

diabolical plan

A very bad or malevolent plan designed to cause harm.

plan diabólico

diabolical laughter

Laughter that suggests malice or wickedness.

risas diabólicas

descend into the diabolical

To act in a very immoral or wicked manner.

descender a lo diabólico

devil

A supernatural entity that personifies evil.

diablo

she-devil

A woman who is considered very wicked or cunning.

diabla

devilry

Mischief or a bad deed, often in a playful tone.

diablura

Unexpectedly complicated or negative situation.

That party was a diabolical event; everything went wrong.

Esa fiesta fue un evento diabólico, todo salió mal.

Something extremely intriguing or captivating but dangerous.

That game has a diabolical proposal that captivates me.

Ese juego tiene una propuesta diabólica que me atrapa.