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    Ofensa (en. Offense)

    /oˈfensa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or word that causes grievance to someone.
    The offense they committed was very painful.
    La ofensa que le hicieron fue muy dolorosa.
    An offense committed against someone or something that is considered a right.
    We do not tolerate offense to our principles.
    No toleramos la ofensa a nuestros principios.
    Intention to disdain another person.
    His attitude was interpreted as a personal offense.
    Su actitud fue interpretada como una ofensa personal.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'offensa', which means grievance or injury.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take offense
    To feel or state that something has been offensive.
    tomar ofensa
    personal offense
    Grievance directed specifically at an individual.
    ofensa personal
    serious offense
    A fault that is considered very serious or unacceptable.
    ofensa grave

    Related Words

    offensive
    That which causes offense or grievance.
    ofensivo
    offender
    A person who commits an offense.
    ofensor
    to offend
    To cause offense or grievance to someone.
    ofender

    Slang Meanings

    Casual offense
    He made a joke that was a casual offense, but he meant no harm.
    Hizo una broma que fue una ofensa casual, pero no tenía mala intención.
    Neighborhood offense
    It’s when someone feels offended by a comment in the local context.
    Es cuando alguien se siente ofendido por un comentario en el contexto local.