What does "cruel" mean in English?

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Examples of how to use "cruel" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un castigo muy cruel.
English
It was a very cruel punishment.
Spanish
Ese comentario fue muy cruel.
English
That comment was very cruel.
Spanish
No seas cruel con tu hermano.
English
Don't be cruel to your brother.
Spanish
La decisión parece cruel pero necesaria.
English
The decision seems cruel but necessary.
Spanish
El invierno aquí puede ser cruel.
English
Winter here can be cruel.

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Fue un castigo muy cruel.

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