Viciosa (en. Vicious)

/biˈθjosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who has immoral or corrupt behavior.
His vicious attitude led him to distance himself from his friends.
Su actitud viciosa lo llevó a alejarse de sus amigos.
That has habits harmful to health.
The vicious life of some young people is concerning.
La vida viciosa de algunos jóvenes es preocupante.
That is marked by damaging behaviors or actions.
The vice of gambling can leave people in ruin.
El vicio del juego puede dejar a las personas en la ruina.

Etymology

From Latin 'vitiosus', which means 'full of vices'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in vices
To live in a way that involves immoral or destructive behaviors.
vivir en vicios
hidden vices
Harmful or negative aspects that are not obvious at first glance.
vicios ocultos
to commit vices
To commit actions that are considered vicious.
hacer vicios

Related Words

vice
Harmful habit or practice.
vicio
vicissitude
Change or alteration in the state of something.
vicisitud
vitiated
That is full of vices or defects.
viciado

Slang Meanings

Person with bad habits.
That guy is vicious; he is always in trouble.
Ese tipo es vicioso, siempre está en problemas.
Someone who seeks illicit pleasures.
He got involved with a vicious group and started partying all night.
Se juntó con un grupo vicioso y empezó a salir de fiesta toda la noche.