Spanish Conversation · Level 152
30 words
Spanish word
sangriento
Pronunciation
IPA/saŋˈgɾjento/
Meaning
- adjectivebloody
Example
La película fue muy sangrienta.
The movie was very bloody.
More examples
Encontraron una camisa sangrienta en la escena del crimen.
They found a bloody shirt at the crime scene.
Core concept
A scene drenched in blood.
Common phrases
herida sangrienta
bloody wound
escena sangrienta
bloody scene
Similar words
ensangrentado: Clothing or skin is covered with bloodstains or streaks.
herido: Has sustained an injury that causes bleeding.
manchado: Displays spots, smears, or discoloration that make fabric or objects look soiled.
lastimado: Suffers pain or tenderness due to a bruise, cut, or similar injury.
Definition in Spanish
Que está cubierto o manchado de sangre; también se usa para describir escenas o hechos de gran violencia.
Word origin
From Spanish sangre 'blood' plus the adjective-forming suffix -iento, ultimately from Latin sanguis.
Usage tips
- Used for graphic, gory situations; when a milder or less graphic phrasing is preferred Spanish often uses violento or con escenas fuertes instead.