English–Spanish
“cruel” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾwel/
Example
No seas cruel con los niños.
Don't be cruel to the children.
How to say “cruel” in Spanish
“Cruel” in Spanish is cruel.
Deliberate harshness without compassion.
Example sentences with cruel
La acción fue cruel.
The act was cruel.
Tips for using cruel
- In casual speech people say ¡qué cruel! jokingly among friends, but in polite or formal contexts choose duro or severo to avoid offense.