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“ferocity” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/feɾoθiˈðað/

Example

La ferocidad del perro hizo que la gente retrocediera.

The dog's ferocity made people back away.

Illustration for ferocidad (ferocity)

How to say “ferocity” in Spanish

“Ferocity” in Spanish is ferocidad.

A snarling dog lunging with bared teeth.

Full entry for ferocidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ferocidad

La multitud reaccionó con ferocidad cuando empezó el desorden.

The crowd reacted with ferocity when the disorder began.

Tips for using ferocidad

  • A strong, often accusatory word for violent or cruel behavior, so in everyday speech speakers favor milder words like agresividad or agresión to avoid sounding confrontational.

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