Torquemada (en. Torqued)

/tor.ke.'ma.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Spanish inquisitor of the 15th century, known for his role in the Inquisition.

Torquemada was a key figure in the persecution of heresies in Spain.

Torquemada fue una figura clave en la persecución de herejías en España.

Representative of religious intolerance and repression.

The term 'torquemada' is sometimes used to refer to authoritarian leaders.

El término 'torquemada' se usa a veces para referirse a líderes autoritarios.

The surname Torquemada has origins in the term 'torque', related to its historical function of oppression.

witch hunt

Persecution of people accused of unusual or heretical practices.

caza de brujas

heavy-handedness

Authoritarian attitude in the exercise of power.

mano dura

intolerance

Lack of respect for different beliefs or practices.

intolerancia

Inquisition

Institution established to maintain religious orthodoxy through persecution.

Inquisición

heresy

Doctrine or belief contrary to the official faith.

herejía

persecution

Action of persecuting someone for political, religious, or other reasons.

persecución

Figurative use to refer to an authoritarian leader.

That boss is a real torquemada, he doesn't allow any differing opinions.

Ese jefe es un verdadero torquemada, no permite ninguna opinión diferente.

Description of an oppressive environment.

The company has created a torquemada atmosphere that stifles creativity.

La empresa ha creado un clima torquemada que ahoga la creatividad.