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perverso

perverse

adjective pehr-BEHR-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin perversus (turned the wrong way), past participle of pervertere.

Also means

wicked

Usage Note

Perverso is stronger than English 'perverse'—it describes someone or something morally corrupt or wicked rather than merely contrary or obstinate. The noun is perversidad (wickedness). Compare malvado (evil) and retorcido (twisted, devious).

Examples

"El villano de la novela era un ser perverso."

Natural Translation

The novel's villain was a wicked being.

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