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    Salvajes (en. Savages)

    /salˈβa.xes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has not been tamed or cultivated.
    Wild animals are often more dangerous.
    Los animales salvajes suelen ser más peligrosos.
    That acts uncontrollably or is very aggressive.
    The wild behavior of some youths worried the community.
    El salvaje comportamiento de algunos jóvenes preocupó a la comunidad.
    Referring to a remote and natural place, without human intervention.
    The mountains in that region are truly wild.
    Las montañas en esa región son verdaderamente salvajes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'silvaticus', meaning 'of the woods.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wild as a wolf
    It refers to someone who acts in a very aggressive or untamed manner.
    salvaje como un lobo
    wild spirit
    Description of someone with a free and unrestricted personality.
    espíritu salvaje
    wild power
    It refers to a brute or natural force that is uncontrolled.
    poder salvaje

    Related Words

    wild
    Adjective that describes something that lives in nature.
    salvaje
    beast
    Fierce animal, often untamed.
    bestia
    barbarian
    Refers to someone who behaves in a primitive or violent manner.
    bárbaro

    Slang Meanings

    In certain contexts, 'wild' refers to something impressive or extraordinary.
    That party was wild, I couldn't stop dancing all night.
    Esa fiesta estuvo salvaje, no paré de bailar toda la noche.
    It can be used to describe an uncontrolled lifestyle.
    He is living a wild life, always partying.
    Está viviendo una vida salvaje, siempre de fiesta.