How to Say "atrocity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “atrocity” is “barbaridad” — C1 level.
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nounC1formal
a cruel or violent act
Examples
Las barbaridades cometidas durante la guerra nunca serán olvidadas.
The atrocities committed during the war will never be forgotten.
Tratar así a los animales es una barbaridad.
Treating animals like that is an atrocity.
Plural vs Singular
In this formal sense, the plural 'barbaridades' often refers to specific historical events or multiple acts of violence.
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