How to Say "ruthless person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ruthless person” is “despiadado” — B2 level.
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nounB2
someone who acts without pity
Examples
Ese hombre es un despiadado que no piensa en los demás.
That man is a ruthless person who doesn't think about others.
Solo un despiadado trataría así a un animal.
Only a heartless person would treat an animal that way.
La historia lo recordará como un despiadado.
History will remember him as a ruthless man.
The 'Noun' Switch
In Spanish, many adjectives like 'despiadado' can become nouns just by adding 'un' or 'el' in front of them.
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