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    Vengativo (en. Vengeful)

    behn-gah-TEE-voh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That seeks or wishes to take revenge on someone.
    His vengeful attitude led him to act against his enemies.
    Su actitud vengativa lo llevó a actuar contra sus enemigos.
    That takes revenge as a response to an offense.
    The person's vengeful behavior only worsened the situation.
    El comportamiento vengativo de la persona solo empeoró la situación.
    That is prone to revenge.
    A vengeful person can ruin their relationships out of resentment.
    Una persona vengativa puede arruinar sus relaciones por rencor.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'vindicativus', which relates to defense and revenge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an eye for an eye
    a form of vengeful justice, suggesting that the punishment should be equivalent to the harm caused.
    ojo por ojo
    to kill two birds with one stone
    to achieve two goals in a single action, often implying revenge.
    matar dos pájaros de un tiro
    to get back at someone
    to take revenge or satisfy a resentment.
    desquitarse

    Related Words

    revenge
    Action of returning damage or grievance.
    venganza
    resentment
    Feeling of resentment and animosity towards someone.
    rencor
    avenger
    A person who takes revenge.
    vengador

    Slang Meanings

    To take retribution.
    Don't be vengeful, better talk to him.
    No seas vengativo, mejor habla con él.
    To be resentful.
    That girl is very vengeful; she holds grudges for years.
    Esa chica es muy vengativa, guarda rencor por años.