Violentamente (en. Violently)

/βjolentan̪temente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that involves extreme force, aggressiveness, or harm.
The wind blew violently during the storm.
El viento sopló violentamente durante la tormenta.
With great intensity or fury.
The protesters protested violently against the new laws.
Los manifestantes protestaron violentamente contra las nuevas leyes.
In a rough and careless manner.
The child broke the vase violently while playing.
El niño rompió el jarrón violentamente al jugar.

Etymology

Derived from 'violent', which comes from the Latin 'violentus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throw violently
to throw something with great force.
tirar violentamente
react violently
to respond in an aggressive or intense manner.
reaccionar violentamente
fight violently
to combat with extreme force.
luchar violentamente

Related Words

violent
Acting with force or aggression.
violento
aggression
The action of attacking or causing harm.
agresión
fury
Intense anger that can lead to acting violently.
furia

Slang Meanings

To do something recklessly.
When he found out the news, he reacted violently, as if he were out of control.
Cuando se enteró de la noticia, reaccionó violentamente, como si estuviera fuera de control.
To fly into a rage.
His anger was so strong that he seemed to be acting violently.
Su enojo fue tan fuerte que parecía estar actuando violentamente.