English–Spanish
“tyrant” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/tiˈɾano/
Example
El rey era un tirano y gobernaba con mano dura.
The king was a tyrant and governed with a heavy hand.
How to say “tyrant” in Spanish
“Tyrant” in Spanish is tirano.
A ruler on a high balcony glaring down at a cowering crowd.
Example sentences with tirano
Durante la revuelta, nadie quiso seguir al tirano.
During the uprising, nobody wanted to follow the tyrant.
Tips for using tirano
- Tirano is a strong moral label in Spanish for leaders who abuse power, so use autoritario or severo for milder criticism.