horrendo
“horrendo” means “horrendous” in Spanish (extremely unpleasant or bad).
horrendous
Also: hideous, awful
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Hoy hace un tiempo horrendo, mejor nos quedamos en casa.
A2The weather is awful today, we'd better stay home.
Ese cuadro me parece horrendo, no me gusta nada.
B1I find that painting hideous; I don't like it at all.
Fue un accidente horrendo que conmocionó a toda la ciudad.
B2It was a horrendous accident that shocked the whole city.
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Which sentence correctly describes a very ugly house?
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From the Latin 'horrendus', which describes something so scary or intense that it makes you shudder or your hair stand on end.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'horrendo' stronger than 'horrible'?
In many contexts, yes. While they are often interchangeable, 'horrendo' can feel more dramatic and descriptive of something that is visually or morally shocking.
Can I use 'horrendo' for people?
You can use it to describe someone's appearance (very ugly) or their actions (horrendous behavior), but be careful as it is very insulting when applied to a person's looks.
Does 'horrendo' always mean 'scary'?
No. While its root is related to fear, nowadays it is mostly used to mean 'extremely bad' or 'very ugly' rather than 'frightening'.