Violentos (en. Violent)

/bjoˈlentos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has or shows extreme physical strength.
The hurricane was violent and caused a lot of damage.
El huracán fue violento y causó muchos daños.
That acts with aggression or rage.
The riots were provoked by violent groups.
Los disturbios fueron provocados por grupos violentos.
That involves serious harm or suffering.
The movie contained very violent scenes.
La película contenía escenas muy violentas.

Etymology

From Latin 'violentus', meaning 'strong' or 'aggressive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

violent acts
Actions that involve violence.
violentos actos
violent thoughts
Ideas marked by aggression.
violentos pensamientos

Related Words

violence
Use of force to cause harm.
violencia
violent
Said of a person who employs violence.
violento
aggression
Action of attacking or causing harm to someone.
agresión

Slang Meanings

To be angry or out of control.
Don’t get violent over anything.
No te pongas violento por cualquier cosa.
To react excessively to a situation.
That fight wasn’t worth getting so violent.
Esa pelea no era para que se pusieran tan violentos.