feroz
/feh-ROHS/
fierce
A snarling wolf captures the fierce and frightening nature of 'feroz'.
feroz(adjective)
fierce
?aggressive or frightening
,ferocious
?wild and dangerous
savage
?untamed or cruel
📝 In Action
Ten cuidado con ese perro, es muy feroz.
A2Be careful with that dog; it is very fierce.
El lobo feroz sopló y sopló la casa de paja.
A2The big bad wolf huffed and puffed at the straw house.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are talking about a male (un león feroz) or a female (una leona feroz). You don't need to change the ending to 'a'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plural Spelling
Mistake: "Los perros ferozes."
Correction: Los perros feroces.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Famous Wolf
If you are reading fairy tales in Spanish, you will always see the Big Bad Wolf called 'el lobo feroz'.
A powerful storm represents the intense and extreme meaning of 'feroz'.
feroz(adjective)
intense
?extreme or very strong
,sharp
?pain or criticism
cutthroat
?competition
📝 In Action
Hay una competencia feroz entre las dos empresas.
B1There is fierce competition between the two companies.
Sentí un dolor feroz en la espalda.
B2I felt an intense pain in my back.
⭐ Usage Tips
Going Beyond Animals
Use this word to add drama to your descriptions. Saying 'un calor feroz' sounds much more powerful than just saying 'mucho calor'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: feroz
Question 1 of 2
How would you describe a market where companies are fighting hard for customers?
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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.