Horrorosa (en. Horrible)

o-ro-ro-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that provokes fear.
The movie was so horrific that I couldn't sleep that night.
La película era tan horrorosa que no pude dormir esa noche.
Describes an extremely bad or unpleasant situation or action.
The food at that restaurant was horrific.
La comida en ese restaurante era horrorosa.
Something that is terribly ugly or unacceptable.
She looked horrific after the storm.
Tenía un aspecto horroroso después de la tormenta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'horrorosus', which means fearsome or terrifying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a horror
An extremely bad or difficult situation.
un horror
to be scary
To cause terror or discomfort.
dar miedo
horror in the heart
To feel intense fear.
horror en el corazón

Related Words

horror
Feeling of great fear or repulsion.
horror
dread
Intense fear.
pavor
terror
Feeling of extreme fear or panic.
terror

Slang Meanings

Something that is disastrous.
That decision was horrific; it brought us many problems.
Esa decisión fue horrorosa; nos trajo muchos problemas.
Description of an unflattering appearance.
Her outfit was so horrific that everyone noticed.
Su atuendo estaba tan horroroso que todos se dieron cuenta.