Infernales (en. Infernal)

/in.feʁˈna.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that belongs to or is related to hell.
The infernal flames consumed everything in their path.
Las llamas infernales consumieron todo a su paso.
It is used to describe something very bad or frightening.
The chaos in the city was of infernal proportions.
El caos en la ciudad era de proporciones infernales.
It refers to extreme suffering or very adverse conditions.
The work in the field during the summer is infernal.
Los trabajos en el campo durante el verano son infernales.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'infernalis', meaning 'belonging to hell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a living hell
A very difficult or painful situation.
un infierno en vida
to make a hell
To make someone go through a bad moment.
hacer un infierno
to live in hell
To go through extreme and adverse circumstances.
vivir en un infierno

Related Words

hell
Place where, according to various beliefs, souls are punished.
infierno
demon
Malevolent being that represents evil in various cultures.
demonio
suffering
The state of experiencing pain or distress.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

Extremely difficult situation.
His life has become infernal since he lost his job.
Su vida se ha vuelto infernales desde que perdió su trabajo.
An uncontrolled and chaotic party.
The party last night was infernal, they didn't stop dancing.
La fiesta anoche fue infernales, no pararon de bailar.