What is the Spanish word for "sinister"?

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

English

sinister

Spanish

siniestro

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Alternative translations of "sinister"

maléfico
sinistro

Examples of how to use "sinister" in Spanish

English
A sinister figure lurked in the shadows.
Spanish
Una figura siniestra acechaba en las sombras.
English
The old house had a sinister shadow tonight.
Spanish
La vieja casa tenía una sombra siniestra esta noche.
English
She heard a sinister laugh down the hall.
Spanish
Ella escuchó una risa siniestra por el pasillo.
English
A sinister storm cloud covered the sky.
Spanish
Una nube de tormenta siniestra cubría el cielo.
English
His expression became sinister during the meeting.
Spanish
Su expresión se volvió siniestra durante la reunión.

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