Diablos (en. Devils)

/djáβlos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Evil entities or demons in mythology and religion.

It is said that the devils lurk in the darkness.

Se dice que los diablos acechan en la oscuridad.

A person considered wicked or who acts with bad intentions.

That man is a devil; he always does wrong.

Ese hombre es un diablo, siempre hace lo malo.

Expression of surprise or indignation.

Damn! How could you do that?

¡Diablos! ¿Cómo pudiste hacer eso?

From Latin 'diabolus', which in turn comes from Greek 'diabolos', meaning 'the one who disperses' or 'the slanderer'.

to be in heaven and hell

To be in glory and misery at the same time.

estar en el cielo y en el infierno

to speak like a devil

To speak with great cunning or deceit.

hablar como un diablo

devils on earth

People or things that cause evil in the world.

diablos en la tierra

demon

Evil being that represents malice.

demonio

hell

Place of eternal punishment in Christian tradition.

infierno

evil

The opposite of good, which causes harm or suffering.

mal

Used as an exclamation of surprise.

Damn! I can't believe I won the lottery.

¡Diablos! No puedo creer que haya ganado la lotería.

To refer to a problem or inconvenience.

I have a devil of a problem with my car.

Tengo un diablo de problema con mi coche.