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    Imprecaciones (en. Expletives)

    /imprekaˈθiones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An expression that denotes a desire for harm against someone.
    The witch's curses echoed in the cave.
    Las imprecaciones de la bruja resonaban en la cueva.
    A curse or a strong reproach.
    Upon hearing the curses, he decided to leave.
    Al escuchar las imprecaciones, decidió marcharse.
    A way to express anger or discontent vehemently.
    His curses smoked with rage at the injustice he witnessed.
    Sus imprecaciones echaban humo ante la injusticia que presenció.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'imprecatio', which implies invoking something unfavorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curses of unrequited love
    Expressions of pain or resentment after an emotional breakup.
    imprecaciones de desamor
    to throw curses
    To express curses or wishes of harm towards someone.
    lanzar imprecaciones

    Related Words

    curse
    A verbal expression that invokes evil.
    maldición
    condemnation
    The act of condemning someone or something.
    condenación
    disdain
    A negative feeling towards someone.
    desprecio

    Slang Meanings

    To curse in the face of anger.
    When he lost the game, he let out curses that echoed in the stadium.
    Cuando perdió el partido, soltó imprecaciones que resonaron en el estadio.
    To use slang to vent frustrations.
    In the friends' conversation, there were plenty of curses about the bad weather.
    En la charla de los amigos, no faltaron las imprecaciones sobre el mal clima.