Infernal (en. Infernal)
/in-feʁ-nal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which belongs to or is characteristic of hell.
The punishment was of an infernal nature.
El castigo era de una naturaleza infernal.
Extremely hot or annoying.
The temperature in summer can be hellish.
La temperatura en el verano puede ser infernal.
That which causes suffering or distress.
The wait was infernal.
La espera fue infernal.
Etymology
From Latin 'infernal', meaning 'belonging to hell'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hellfire
Flames that seem to come from hell.
fuego infernal
hellish life
A life full of suffering.
vida infernal
Related Words
hell
Place of torment in Christian belief.
infierno
demon
Supernatural being associated with evil.
demonio
suffering
Suffering that a person feels.
pena
Slang Meanings
Something extremely complicated or difficult.
Studying for those exams was hellish.
Estudiar para esos exámenes fue infernal.
A very intense or problematic situation.
Being stuck in that traffic is hellish.
Estar atrapado en ese tráfico es infernal.