What is the Spanish word for "vicious"?

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

English

vicious

Spanish

vicioso

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Alternative translations of "vicious"

cruel
malvado
feroz
despiadado

Examples of how to use "vicious" in Spanish

English
A vicious dog guarded the property.
Spanish
Un perro feroz custodiaba la propiedad.
English
The dog showed a vicious snarl at strangers.
Spanish
El perro mostró una feroz amenaza a los desconocidos.
English
He told a vicious lie to his boss.
Spanish
Le dijo una mentira cruel a su jefe.
English
The storm caused vicious winds last night.
Spanish
La tormenta causó vientos feroces anoche.
English
She faced a vicious cycle of mistakes.
Spanish
Ella enfrentó un ciclo vicioso de errores.

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