Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
agredir
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣɾeˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbattack
Example
No debes agredir a nadie.
You shouldn't attack anyone.
More examples
Intentaron agredir a varios testigos durante el juicio.
They attempted to attack several witnesses during the trial.
Core concept
A person leaning in and shouting an insult at someone.
Common phrases
agredir a alguien
attack someone
agredir físicamente a alguien
physically attack someone
agredir verbalmente a alguien
insult someone
Similar words
atacar: Initiates an attack or offensive action against a target.
golpear: Strikes a person's body using the hand or an implement.
insultar: Speaks abusively to insult and emotionally hurt someone.
acosar: Engages in persistent unwanted behavior that harasses a person.
Definition in Spanish
Atacar o causar perjuicio a otra persona, incluyendo agresiones físicas y ofensas verbales.
Word origin
From Latin aggredi (ad- 'to' + gradi 'step'), whose notion of moving toward someone underlies both physical attacks and verbal offenses.
Usage tips
- When the victim is a person, agredir normally takes the personal a, as in agredir a alguien, which English speakers sometimes forget.