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    Sádico (en. Sadistic)

    /ˈsa.ðiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who manifests sadism; one who delights in causing pain or suffering.
    The sadist enjoyed torturing his victims.
    El sádico disfrutaba torturando a sus víctimas.
    Related to sadism.
    His sadistic behavior was very evident in his actions.
    Su comportamiento sádico era muy evidente en sus acciones.
    A person who behaves in a cruel and ruthless manner.
    Some consider him a sadist because of his lack of empathy.
    Algunos lo consideran un sádico por su falta de empatía.

    Etymology

    Derives from the name of the Marquis de Sade, known for his work that explores sadism.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sadistic and masochistic
    Expression that describes a relationship where one person enjoys pain and the other suffering.
    sádico y masoquista

    Related Words

    sadism
    Tendency to obtain pleasure from the pain of others.
    sadismo
    masochist
    A person who enjoys their own pain and suffering.
    masoquista

    Slang Meanings

    A collective of people with sadistic tendencies
    That group behaves like a sadist at parties.
    Ese grupo se comporta como un sádico en las fiestas.
    Someone who is excessively harsh or critical
    Don’t be sadistic with your comments; people feel bad.
    No seas sádico con tus comentarios, la gente se siente mal.