What is the Spanish word for "cruel"?

Learn how to say "cruel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cruel

Spanish

cruel

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Alternative translations of "cruel"

despiadado
inhumano
atroz

Examples of how to use "cruel" in Spanish

English
That was a very cruel thing to say.
Spanish
Eso fue muy cruel de decir.
English
The teacher’s comment felt very cruel today.
Spanish
El comentario del maestro se sintió muy cruel hoy.
English
A cruel storm destroyed the small village.
Spanish
Una tormenta cruel destruyó la pequeña aldea.
English
He told a cruel joke and laughed loudly.
Spanish
Contó un chiste cruel y se rió a carcajadas.
English
It was cruel to leave the dog alone.
Spanish
Fue cruel dejar al perro solo.

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