violencia
“violencia” means “violence” in Spanish (physical or psychological harm).
violence, force
Also: intensity, abuse
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La policía actuó con violencia para dispersar la manifestación.
B1The police acted with violence to disperse the demonstration.
Hay que combatir la violencia de género con educación y leyes estrictas.
B2Gender violence must be fought with education and strict laws.
La violencia de la tormenta causó daños severos en la costa.
C1The intensity of the storm caused severe damage on the coast.
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¿Cuál es la traducción más común de 'violencia' cuando se habla de un ataque físico?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *violentia*, which means 'vehemence' or 'force,' derived from *vis*, meaning 'force' itself.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'violencia' always about physical aggression?
No. While its primary meaning is physical aggression, 'violencia' is often used in Spanish to describe psychological abuse ('violencia psicológica'), systemic oppression ('violencia estructural'), or the extreme intensity of things like storms or emotions.
How do I know when to use 'violencia' versus 'fuerza'?
'Fuerza' is neutral and means 'strength' or 'power' (e.g., the strength of a team). 'Violencia' always implies aggressive, destructive, or abusive action, making it a negative concept.