Fieros (en. Fierce)

/ˈfjɛɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to living beings that have violent or fierce behavior.
The fierce lions are feared in the jungle.
Los fieros leones son temidos en la selva.
It can describe a combative or strong attitude in people.
Her personality is very fierce when she feels threatened.
Su personalidad es muy fiera cuando se siente amenazada.
Objects or situations that provoke fear or impression.
The road was full of fierce obstacles.
El camino estaba lleno de fieros obstáculos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'ferus', which means wild or fierce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be fierce
To have a very combative or strong attitude.
ser fiero
fierce ones of the jungle
It refers to wild animals that are dangerous.
fieros de la selva
fierce woman
A woman with a strong and determined character.
mujer fiera

Related Words

ferocity
The quality of being fierce.
ferocidad
aggressiveness
Tendency to attack or be combative.
agresividad
savagery
State of being wild or uncivilized.
salvajismo

Slang Meanings

To describe a person who is very intense or passionate.
That girl is very fierce when it comes to defending her ideas.
Esa chica es bien fieros cuando se trata de defender sus ideas.
Something impressive or striking.
The party was fierce last night.
La fiesta estuvo fiera anoche.