Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
perverso
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾˈβeɾso/
Meaning
- adjectiveevil
Example
El plan era perverso.
The plan was evil.
More examples
La broma tenía un tono perverso que incomodó a todos.
The joke had an evil tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
Core concept
A disposition bent on causing harm.
Common phrases
plan perverso
evil plan
intención perversa
evil intention
Similar words
malvado: Possessing malice and moral wickedness with intent to harm others.
malévolo: Expressing deep ill will and hostile intent to cause others harm.
cruel: Deliberately inflicting pain or suffering while indifferent to the victim.
maligno: Tending to cause harm or bad outcomes, producing unfortunate consequences.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra maldad o intención de causar daño; contrario a lo justo o bueno.
Word origin
Derives from Latin perversus (per- 'thoroughly' + vertere 'to turn'), literally 'thoroughly turned', and describes a disposition turned away from what is just or good.
Usage tips
- Perverso carries strong moral condemnation and usually signals deliberate wickedness rather than mere contrariness.
Other meanings
- maliciousadjective
- viciousadjective
Related words
- perversidadwickednessnoun