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horror

OH-rrohr/ˈo.rɔr/

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

horror

Also: terror
NounmB1
A simple illustration of a terrified child with wide eyes and a screaming mouth, shaking in fear.

📝 In Action

Sentí un horror profundo al ver la casa abandonada.

B1

I felt a deep horror upon seeing the abandoned house.

La película de horror nos mantuvo despiertos toda la noche.

A2

The horror movie kept us awake all night.

El horror de la guerra es indescriptible.

B2

The dread/horror of war is indescribable.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • película de horror – horror movie
  • sentir horror – to feel horror/dread

disgust

Also: a terrible mess, hideousness
NounmB2neutral/informal
A simple illustration of a person grimacing strongly, pinching their nose closed to show intense disgust.

📝 In Action

Me da horror la suciedad y el desorden.

B2

Dirt and disorder give me the creeps/fill me with disgust.

Tu apartamento es un horror después de la fiesta.

B2

Your apartment is a disaster/a terrible mess after the party.

El vestido de la novia era un horror, pero ella estaba feliz.

C1

The bride's dress was hideous/an absolute horror, but she was happy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asco (disgust)
  • repulsión (repulsion)
  • desastre (disaster/mess)

Common Collocations

  • dar horror – to cause disgust/to give the creeps
  • ser un horror – to be terrible/a disaster

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "horror" in Spanish:

disgust→hideousness→horror→terror→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: horror

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'horror' to mean 'a terrible mess' rather than 'extreme fear'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
horroroso(horrible, dreadful) — Adjective
horrorizar(to horrify, to appall) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *horror*, which originally described the physical reaction of bristling hair or shivering caused by cold or fear (like goosebumps).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: orroreFrench: horreurEnglish: horror

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'horror' igual que 'miedo'?

Not exactly. *Miedo* is general fear. *Horror* is a much stronger, more intense feeling of fear, dread, or deep revulsion. Think of *horror* as extreme *miedo*.

¿Cómo se dice 'horror movie'?

You must use the structure *película de horror* or *película de terror*. It is incorrect to say *película horror*.