English–Spanish

“fierce” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfjeɾo/

Example

Ese perro es fiero.

That dog is fierce.

Illustration for fiero (fierce)

How to say “fierce” in Spanish

“Fierce” in Spanish is fiero.

A snarling dog baring its teeth.

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

Example sentences with fiero

Al acercarnos, el caballo mostró un aspecto fiero.

When we approached, the horse showed a fierce look.

Tips for using fiero

  • In everyday speech fiero carries a strong, physical connotation and often sounds more dramatic than feroz or agresivo, so it appears mainly in vivid descriptions or emphasis.

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