demonio

demon

noun deh-MOH-nyoh Rare

Origin: From Latin daemonium, from Greek daimōn.

Also means

devil

Usage Note

Demonio functions both as a theological term for a demon or devil and as a colloquial intensifier: ¡Qué demonio! expresses frustration ('What the devil!'). The phrase ¡Vete al demonio! is a rude dismissal. El demonio with a definite article can refer to Satan specifically, though el diablo is more common for that sense.

Examples

"En la obra, un demonio tienta al protagonista."

Natural Translation

In the play, a demon tempts the protagonist.

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