Rabiosa (en. Rabid)
/raˈβjosa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a state of great anger or aggression.
She was rabid after hearing the news.
Estaba rabiosa después de escuchar la noticia.
It can also describe an animal that shows aggression.
The rabid dog attacked passersby.
El perro rabioso atacó a los transeúntes.
In a metaphorical sense, it can refer to a person who is very passionate or intense in their emotions.
Her way of speaking was rabid, full of fervor.
Su forma de hablar era rabiosa, llena de fervor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'rabiosus', which means 'full of rage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
with rabid fury
With great anger and determination.
con rabiosa furia
rabid with jealousy
State of great jealousy or envy.
rabiosa de celos
Related Words
rage
Intense feeling of anger.
rabia
rabid (masculine)
That has rabies, furious.
rabioso
Slang Meanings
To be very angry.
After what happened, she was rabid all week.
Después de lo que pasó, estuvo rabiosa toda la semana.
To describe someone who acts in a very intense or aggressive manner.
That girl is rabid when it comes to defending her ideas.
Esa chica es rabiosa cuando se trata de defender sus ideas.