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hostil

ohs-TEEL/osˈtil/

“hostil” means “hostile” in Spanish (showing strong dislike or opposition).

hostile

Also: unfriendly, harsh
A cat with an arched back and a dog growling at each other, showing clear opposition and dislike.

📝 In Action

El desierto es un entorno muy hostil para la vida.

B1

The desert is a very harsh environment for life.

Su actitud fue bastante hostil durante la reunión.

B2

His attitude was quite hostile during the meeting.

No entiendo por qué eres tan hostil con nosotros.

A2

I don't understand why you are so unfriendly toward us.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enemigo (enemy/unfriendly)
  • adverso (adverse/harmful)
  • antipático (unpleasant/mean)

Antonyms

  • amistoso (friendly)
  • acogedor (welcoming)
  • amigable (amiable/kind)

Common Collocations

  • clima hostil – harsh climate
  • actitud hostil – hostile attitude
  • territorio hostil – hostile territory

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hostil" in Spanish:

harsh→hostile→unfriendly→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hostil

Question 1 of 1

Which of the following is the most natural way to use 'hostil'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
hostilidad(hostility) — Noun
hostilizar(to harass or treat with hostility) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'hostilis,' which comes from 'hostis,' meaning 'enemy.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: hostileFrench: hostileItalian: ostile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'hostil' change to 'hostila' for feminine nouns?

No. Adjectives ending in 'l' in Spanish stay the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example: 'el clima hostil' and 'la respuesta hostil'.

Is 'hostil' a very common word for daily conversation?

It is somewhat formal. In a casual conversation, you might just say someone is 'malo' (mean) or 'antipático' (unfriendly), but 'hostil' is very common in movies, books, and news.