Vehemente (en. Vehement)
/be.e'men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That expresses its feelings in an intense and passionate way.
His criticisms of the government were vehement and direct.
Sus críticas al gobierno fueron vehementes y directas.
That manifests itself with force or energy.
The speaker used a vehement tone to capture the audience's attention.
El orador utilizó un tono vehemente para captar la atención del público.
That shows a deep conviction or urgency.
She defended her ideas vehemently during the debate.
Ella defendió sus ideas de manera vehemente durante el debate.
Etymology
From Latin 'vehementis', which means 'violent, impetuous'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak vehemently
To express oneself with great passion and energy.
hablar de manera vehemente
to defend vehemently
To protect or argue something with great strength and conviction.
defender con vehemencia
to feel vehemently
To have intense and profound feelings.
sentir de manera vehemente
Related Words
vehemence
The quality of being vehement; emotional intensity.
vehemencia
vehemently
In a vehement manner; with great fervor or intensity.
vehementemente
Slang Meanings
To be very energetic in a discussion.
When we talk about politics, he becomes vehement.
Cuando hablamos de política, se pone vehemente.
To be passionate about a subject.
He is a movie buff and becomes vehement when he talks about films.
Es un fanático del cine y se vuelve vehemente cuando opina sobre películas.