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    Insultaron (en. They insulted)

    /insul'taɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause moral or emotional harm to someone through disparaging words.
    The group of students insulted their classmate because of his way of dressing.
    El grupo de estudiantes insultaron a su compañero por su forma de vestir.
    To express contempt for someone verbally.
    They insulted the players of the opposing team during the match.
    Insultaron a los jugadores del equipo contrario durante el partido.
    To use offensive or rude language towards another person.
    She couldn't believe they insulted her in such a trivial argument.
    Ella no podía creer que la insultaran en una discusión tan trivial.

    Etymology

    From the Latin *insultare*, meaning 'to jump on' or 'to offend.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they insulted you
    they verbally offended you.
    te insultaron
    don't insult me
    don't talk to me with contempt.
    no me insultes
    insults of anger
    offenses expressed in a moment of anger.
    insultos de rabia
    casual insults
    offenses that are said without the intention to hurt.
    insultos casuales

    Related Words

    insult
    Offense that is made to someone verbally.
    insulto
    offense
    The act of offending or insulting someone.
    ofensa
    disparaging
    That shows contempt or scorn towards someone or something.
    despectivo

    Slang Meanings

    chonguero
    Don't pay attention to him; he's always being a chonguero, insulting people.
    No le hagas caso, siempre está chonguero insultando a la gente.
    biting words
    With his biting words, he insulted everyone at the meeting.
    Con sus palabras ácidas, insultó a todos en la reunión.
    to throw hate
    On social media, many throw hate at celebrities.
    En las redes sociales, muchos tiran hate a los famosos.