Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
bestia
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbestja/
Meaning
- feminine nounbeast
Example
La bestia salió del bosque.
The beast came out of the forest.
More examples
Para terminar el proyecto, trabajó como una bestia toda la noche.
To finish the project, he worked like a beast all night.
Core concept
Large wild animal with fierce, powerful features.
Common phrases
trabajar como una bestia
work like a beast
bestia feroz
ferocious beast
Similar words
animal: Living creature other than a human.
fiera: Wild, fierce animal prone to attacking or harming people or other animals.
Definition in Spanish
Animal salvaje o feroz; en sentido figurado, persona violenta, ruda o sin modales.
Word origin
From Latin bestia, inherited into Spanish through the Romance languages and cognate with French bête and Italian bestia.
Usage tips
- Looks like English 'beast' but is often used as a harsh insult for a violent or uncouth person, giving it a stronger, more personal edge than the English word.