What does "tirano" mean in English?

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Spanish

tirano

English

tyrant

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Alternative translations of "tirano"

tyrannical
despot
dictator
oppressor

Examples of how to use "tirano" in Spanish

Spanish
El pueblo se rebeló contra el tirano.
English
The people rebelled against the tyrant.
Spanish
El tirano gobernó con miedo durante años.
English
The tyrant ruled with fear for years.
Spanish
La tirana castigaba a sus enemigos.
English
The tyrantess punished her enemies.
Spanish
No quiero vivir bajo un tirano.
English
I don't want to live under a tyrant.
Spanish
Ese director parece un tirano severo.
English
That director seems like a strict tyrant.

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El pueblo se rebeló contra el tirano.

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