Feroces (en. Fierce)

/feˈroθes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something or someone that shows extreme aggressiveness or brutality.
Lions are ferocious animals that hunt in packs.
Los leones son animales feroces que cazan en manada.
Can describe a very intense and combative attitude or behavior.
The competition in the tournament was fierce among the teams.
La competencia en el torneo fue feroz entre los equipos.
Indicates a high level of severity or rigor.
He received fierce criticism for his performance in the movie.
Recibió críticas feroces por su actuación en la película.

Etymology

From Latin 'ferox', which means 'wild' or 'ferocious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fierce struggle
An extremely intense fight or dispute.
lucha feroz
ferocious criticism
Very harsh and negative comments.
feroces críticas
fierce competition
An intense or very strong rivalry.
competencia feroz

Related Words

ferocity
Fierce or wild nature.
ferocidad
beast
Wild animal, or a person who acts ferociously.
fiera

Slang Meanings

Describing a very brave or aggressive person.
That girl is fierce, she is not afraid of anything.
Esa chica es feroz, no le tiene miedo a nada.
Referring to a very complicated or difficult situation.
The interview was fierce, the interviewer did not stop asking questions.
La entrevista fue feroz, el entrevistador no dejaba de preguntar.