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feroz

feh-ROHSfeˈɾos

“feroz” means “fierce” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fierce, ferocious

Also: savage
Adjectivem or fB1
A snarling wolf with bared teeth standing in a dark forest.

📝 In Action

Ten cuidado con ese perro, es muy feroz.

A2

Be careful with that dog; it is very fierce.

El lobo feroz sopló y sopló la casa de paja.

A2

The big bad wolf huffed and puffed at the straw house.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el lobo feroz – the big bad wolf
  • un ataque feroz – a fierce attack

intense, sharp

Also: cutthroat
Adjectivem or fB2
A powerful storm with dark clouds and bright lightning striking the ground.

📝 In Action

Hay una competencia feroz entre las dos empresas.

B1

There is fierce competition between the two companies.

Sentí un dolor feroz en la espalda.

B2

I felt an intense pain in my back.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • competencia feroz – fierce competition
  • crítica feroz – sharp criticism
  • calor feroz – intense heat

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "feroz" in Spanish:

cutthroat→ferocious→fierce→intense→savage→sharp→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: feroz

Question 1 of 2

How would you describe a market where companies are fighting hard for customers?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ferocidad(ferocity) — Noun
ferozmente(fiercely) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'ferox', which was used to describe people or animals that were headstrong, warlike, or wild.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: ferociousFrench: féroceItalian: feroce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'feroz' change for masculine and feminine nouns?

No. Like many adjectives ending in 'z', it is gender-neutral. You can say 'el tigre feroz' or 'la tigresa feroz'.

Is 'feroz' only for animals?

Not at all! While it's common for animals, you can use it for anything intense, like weather (un viento feroz), competition (una lucha feroz), or even a bad headache.