violentos

bee-oh-LEHN-tohs/bjoˈlentos/

“violentos” means “violent” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

violent🔊A2Adjective

using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

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intense🔊B2Adjective

describing nature, weather, or colors

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awkward🔊C1Adjective

describing an uncomfortable social situation

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violent

Also: aggressive, forceful

AdjectivemA2

A wooden crate being smashed into pieces by a heavy mallet.

📝 In Action

Los manifestantes se volvieron violentos al final de la tarde.

The protesters became violent late in the afternoon.

No me gustan los videojuegos violentos.

I don't like violent video games.

Word Connections

Synonyms

agresivos (aggressive)
brutales (brutal)

Antonyms

pacíficos (peaceful)
mansos (tame/mild)

Common Collocations

actos violentos – violent acts
crímenes violentos – violent crimes

intense

Also: fierce, vivid

AdjectivemB2

A powerful storm with dark clouds and trees bending in the wind.

📝 In Action

Hubo vientos violentos durante la tormenta.

There were fierce winds during the storm.

Esa pintura tiene contrastes muy violentos.

That painting has very intense/vivid contrasts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fuertes (strong)
intensos (intense)

Antonyms

suaves (soft/mild)
débiles (weak)

Common Collocations

vientos violentos – fierce winds

awkward

Also: embarrassing

AdjectivemC1informal

A person accidentally spilling a glass of water on someone's lap at a dinner table.

📝 In Action

Fueron unos momentos violentos para todos nosotros.

Those were some awkward moments for all of us.

Word Connections

Synonyms

incómodos (uncomfortable)
embarazosos (embarrassing)

Antonyms

naturales (natural)
fluidos (smooth/fluid)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "violentos" in Spanish:

embarrassing→fierce→forceful→vivid→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: violentos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you describe as 'violentos'?

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👥 Word Family▼

violencia(violence) — Noun

violento(violent (singular)) — Adjective

violentar(to force or to outrage) — Verb

violentamente(violently) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

asientos vientos momentos

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'violentus', which describes someone or something using extreme force or vehemence.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: violentFrench: violentsItalian: violenti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'violentos' for a group of women?

No. If you are describing a group of only females, you must use the feminine form: 'violentas'.

Is 'violentos' always a bad thing?

Usually, yes, because it implies unwanted force or discomfort. However, when describing colors or nature, it simply means they are extremely intense.