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satánico

satanic, diabolical

adjective sah-TAH-nee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From 'Satán' (Satan) + the suffix -ico.

Usage Note

Satánico means relating to Satan or characterised by extreme evil. In informal Spanish it is used hyperbolically to mean 'absolutely terrible' or 'fiendish' (un calor satánico — 'hellish heat'). The noun is satanismo ('Satanism'). Learners should note the accent mark falls on the second syllable: sah-TAH-nee-koh.

Examples

"El personaje tenía una risa satánica."

Natural Translation

The character had a satanic laugh.

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