Vehementes (en. Vehement)

/be.e̞.emen.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows or expresses a great emotional intensity.
Her protests were vehement and caught everyone's attention.
Sus protestas fueron vehementes y llamaron la atención de todos.
That is expressed with strength or energy.
The debate became vehement when the political topic was discussed.
El debate se volvió vehemente cuando se discutió el tema político.
It refers to a passionate defense of an idea.
The defender was vehement in presenting his case to the jury.
El defensor fue vehemente al presentar su caso ante el jurado.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'vehementem', which means 'conducted with fervor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak vehemently
To speak with great intensity and emotion.
hablar vehementemente
a vehement discussion
A discussion characterized by passion and fervor.
una discusión vehemente
to defend vehemently
To defend a point of view with a lot of energy and conviction.
defender de manera vehemente

Related Words

vehemence
Intensity in feeling or expression.
vehemencia
vehement
Acting with great passion or feeling.
vehemente
fervor
Intense and passionate feeling.
fervor

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who is very passionate in their opinions.
That guy is very vehement when he talks about his football team.
Ese tipo es bien vehemente cuando habla de su equipo de fútbol.
Used in a context where one wants to emphasize the energy of a reaction.
The response was so vehement that it surprised everyone.
La respuesta fue tan vehemente que sorprendió a todos.