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    Diabólica (en. Diabolical)

    /diaˈβolika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something extremely bad or evil.
    The plan they devised was truly diabolical.
    El plan que idearon era verdaderamente diabólica.
    Describes something that acts cunningly and manipulatively.
    His diabolical behavior made him very dangerous.
    Su comportamiento diabólica lo hacía muy peligroso.
    It is used to refer to a person who has malice or wicked intentions.
    The woman had a diabolical laugh that froze the blood.
    La mujer tenía una risa diabólica que helaba la sangre.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'diabolicus', which means 'belonging to the devil'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diabolical work
    acts carried out with malice or the intent to cause harm.
    obra diabólica
    diabolical laughter
    a laughter that conveys ill intent or malice.
    risa diabólica
    diabolical plan
    a plan designed to cause harm or deceive.
    plan diabólico
    diabolical thought
    an idea or reflection with wicked intentions.
    pensamiento diabólico

    Related Words

    devil
    Supernatural being associated with evil.
    diablo
    demonic
    Related to demons; evil or wicked.
    demoníaco
    malice
    Intention to cause harm or to act with wickedness.
    malicia

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory use to refer to a very cunning person.
    She is so diabolical that she always comes out on top in business.
    Es tan diabólica que siempre sale ganando en los negocios.
    Refers to a clever but unethical plan.
    That strategy is diabolical, but very effective.
    Esa estrategia es diabólica, pero muy efectiva.