atroz

Adjective B2 #21901 most common

Translations

Used to describe something that is extremely bad or cruel.

La atrocidad de los actos cometidos quedó grabada en la memoria colectiva.

The atrociousness of the acts committed was etched in collective memory.

Las noticias sobre el crimen fueron atroces y dejaron a la comunidad en estado de shock.

The news about the crime was atrocious and left the community in a state of shock.

El mataperros fue condenado por sus crímenes atroces en la comunidad.

The dog killer was sentenced for his atrocious crimes in the community.

The matricide was sentenced to life in prison for the atrocious crime he committed.

The infanticide was sentenced to a long prison term for his atrocious acts.

Infanticide is a heinous crime that must be eradicated from our society.