Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
hostil
Pronunciation
IPA/osˈtil/
Meaning
- adjectivehostile
Example
No seas hostil conmigo.
Don't be hostile toward me.
More examples
Su mirada era hostil.
His gaze was hostile.
Core concept
An attitude of active rejection or antagonism rather than mild dislike.
Common phrases
mirada hostil
hostile gaze
tono hostil
hostile tone
Similar words
inamistoso: Displays unfriendly coldness and a lack of warmth in social situations.
agresivo: Takes an aggressive stance, confronting others with hostile words or actions.
antipático: Shows an unfriendly, off-putting manner that makes others feel uncomfortable.
distante: Keeps others at arm's length emotionally, staying reserved and aloof.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota actitud de hostilidad, mostrando rechazo o antagonismo en la relación con otra persona o grupo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin hostilis, formed from hostis 'enemy' plus -ilis meaning 'pertaining to an enemy', and retained in Spanish with the sense 'hostile'.
Usage tips
- In Spanish hostil commonly modifies nouns such as actitud, comportamiento, or relación, so tiene una actitud hostil sounds more natural than labeling someone simply as hostil.