crueldad
cruelty
noun krwel-DAHD Rare
Origin: From Latin crudelitas, from crudelis (cruel).
Usage Note
Crueldad is the abstract noun for cruelty or an act of cruelty. It ends in -dad and is therefore always feminine — the same suffix pattern as bondad, libertad, verdad. The phrase con crueldad ('cruelly') and the plural crueldades ('acts of cruelty') are both common.
Examples
"La crueldad del personaje impresionó al público."
Natural Translation
The cruelty of the character impressed the audience.
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