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    Vicioso (en. Vicious)

    /biˈθjoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has vices.
    His vicious behavior led him to lose the trust of his friends.
    Su comportamiento vicioso lo llevó a perder la confianza de sus amigos.
    That is harmful or damaging.
    The vicious consumption of drugs can ruin lives.
    El consumo vicioso de drogas puede arruinar vidas.
    That shows bad character or attitude.
    Their relationship became vicious due to constant fights.
    Su relación se volvió viciosa debido a constantes peleas.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'viciosus', which means 'wicked' or 'having vices'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vicious circle
    a situation where problems perpetuate and are not solved.
    vicioso círculo
    vicious habit
    a repeated behavior that is harmful.
    vicioso hábito
    vicious life
    a life characterized by vices or excesses.
    vida viciosa

    Related Words

    vice
    bad habit or custom.
    vicio
    vicissitude
    changing luck or fate in life.
    vicisitud
    viciousness
    quality of being vicious.
    viciosidad

    Slang Meanings

    person who cannot control their desires
    That vicious person can't stop smoking.
    Ese vicioso no puede dejar de fumar.
    someone who leads a disordered life
    Don't go near him, he is vicious in every sense.
    No te acerques a él, es un vicioso en todos los sentidos.