Spanish word

horroroso

Pronunciation

IPA/oroˈɾoso/

Meaning

  • adjectiveterrible

Example

La película fue horrorosa.

The film was terrible.

Illustration for horroroso (terrible)

More examples

Vivimos una experiencia horrorosa en la excursión.

We had a terrible experience on the trip.

Core concept

An intensely bad or horrifying aspect or effect.

Common phrases

  • una experiencia horrorosa

    a terrible experience

  • una situación horrorosa

    a terrible situation

  • muy horroroso

    very terrible

Similar words

horrible: Produces a strong unpleasant impression by being very bad.
pésimo: Has extremely poor quality or performance.
asqueroso: Provokes nausea or revulsion on sight or taste.
espantoso: Provokes surprise or fear by being shockingly bad in appearance or effect.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para juzgar algo como extremadamente malo, horrible o detestable en su aspecto o efecto.

Word origin

Derived from horror + -oso, where horror comes from Latin horrēre 'to shudder', so the word describes something characterized by horror.

Usage tips

  • In conversation it signals shock or strong disgust rather than ordinary badness, so choose a milder adjective for small mistakes or minor problems.

Other meanings

  • terrifyingadjective
  • horrificadjective

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