Viciosos (en. Vicious)

/biˈθjosos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who indulge in vices habitually.
Vicious people often suffer negative consequences in their personal lives.
Los viciosos a menudo sufren consecuencias negativas en su vida personal.
Refers to behaviors that are morally reprehensible.
Some vicious individuals engage in criminal activities.
Algunos viciosos practican actividades delictivas.
adjective
That has vices, defects, or alterations.
The product was vicious, it did not meet quality standards.
El producto era vicioso, no cumplía con los estándares de calidad.
A quality of someone who abuses harmful substances or behaviors.
The life of some vicious individuals is a cycle of dependence and sadness.
La vida de algunos viciosos es un ciclo de dependencia y tristeza.

Etymology

From Latin 'viciosus', meaning 'full of vices'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vicious at heart
People who have ill intentions or harmful acts in their character.
viciosos de corazón
vicious minds
Referring to corrupt or immoral thoughts.
mentes viciosas
vicious in practice
Those who act according to their vices without considering the consequences.
viciosos en la práctica

Related Words

vice
Habit or behavior that is considered bad or harmful.
vicio
depravity
State of moral corruption or lack of principles.
depravación
vicissitude
Alternation of things, often in a negative or unfavorable context.
vicisitud

Slang Meanings

Person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
That guy is a vicious person, he spends the day on the street looking for substances.
Ese chico es un vicioso, pasa el día en la calle buscando sustancias.
Someone who excessively uses video games or other activities.
That gamer is a vicious person, he plays more than ten hours a day.
Ese gamer es un vicioso, juega más de diez horas al día.