horribles

or-REE-blehsoˈri.βles

“horribles” means “horrible” in Spanish (when describing people, things, or experiences).

horrible, awful

Also: terrible, dreadful

Adjectivem/fA2

A simple drawing of a cartoonishly ugly, green monster with three large eyes and sharp teeth, looking distinctly unpleasant and scary.

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Las noticias que recibimos fueron horribles.

The news we received was horrible (or awful).

Tienen unos modales tan horribles que nadie quiere invitarlos.

They have such awful manners that nobody wants to invite them.

Esos colores son horribles para pintar la cocina.

Those colors are dreadful for painting the kitchen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

terribles (terrible (plural))
espantosos (frightful (plural))
pésimos (dreadful/very poor (plural))

Antonyms

maravillosos (marvelous (plural))
excelentes (excellent (plural))

Common Collocations

olores horribles – horrible smells
recuerdos horribles – horrible memories

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Words that translate to "horribles" in Spanish:

terrible→

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Quick Quiz: horribles

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'horribles'?

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👥 Word Family▼

horrible(horrible (singular)) — Adjective

horror(horror) — Noun

horriblemente(horribly) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

increíblesterribles

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *horribilis*, which means 'dreadful' or 'causing to tremble.' It shares a root with the word 'horror,' reminding us that this adjective describes something that truly makes you feel fear or extreme discomfort.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: horribleFrench: horrible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'horribles' masculine or feminine?

'Horribles' is gender-neutral. It is used to describe both masculine plural nouns (like 'errores horribles') and feminine plural nouns (like 'ideas horribles').

How strong is 'horribles' compared to 'malos'?

'Horribles' is much stronger. 'Malos' just means 'bad,' but 'horribles' implies something that is terrible, shocking, or extremely unpleasant. Use it when 'bad' isn't strong enough!