devil Meaning | BeDict

noun

Diablo, demonio

An evil creature.

Examples :

"The children were scared of the devil depicted in the scary story. "

Los niños tenían miedo al diablo representado en la historia de miedo.

noun

El diablo, Satanás

(with article) The chief devil; Satan.

Examples :

"The devil tempted the student to cheat on the exam. "

El diablo tentó al estudiante a hacer trampa en el examen.

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noun

Diablo

A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.

Examples :

"The children's book showed a devil with red skin, horns, and a pitchfork, trying to scare them from misbehaving in school. "

El libro infantil mostraba a un diablo con piel roja, cuernos y un tridente, tratando de asustarlos para que no se portaran mal en la escuela.

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noun

Diablo, demonio

The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.

Examples :

"The devil in me wants to let him suffer."

El diablo en mí quiere que sufra.

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noun

Diablo, demonio, diablillo

A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.

Examples :

"Those two kids are devils in a toy store."

Esos dos niños son unos diablillos en una juguetería.

character person attitude family human being soul

noun

Problema, dificultad

A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.

Examples :

"That math problem was a devil."

Ese problema de matemáticas era un problema.

character abstract thing negative

noun

El infierno

(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.

Examples :

"She is having a devil of a time fixing it."

Ella está teniendo un infierno para arreglarlo.

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noun

Tipo, hombre

A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

Examples :

"My poor devil of a brother missed the bus this morning. "

Mi pobre tipo de hermano perdió el autobús esta mañana.

person character being human

noun

Remolino de polvo

A dust devil.

Examples :

"A dust devil swirled across the school playground during recess. "

Un remolino de polvo giró por el patio de la escuela durante el recreo.

weather nature environment

noun

Diablo, demonio

(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.

Examples :

"The Christian Science teacher explained that some students' struggles in school were caused by a devil, an erring entity tempting them toward negative thoughts. "

El maestro de la Ciencia Cristiana explicó que las dificultades de algunos estudiantes en la escuela fueron causadas por un demonio, una entidad errante que los tentaba hacia pensamientos negativos.

religion theology supernatural being

noun

Erial, terreno baldío

(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.

Examples :

"devil strip"

Franja de erial

environment area nature

noun

Plato diabólico

A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.

Examples :

"My uncle's specialty dish was a devil, a bone-in roast seasoned with so much pepper it almost burned your tongue. "

El plato especial de mi tío era un plato diabólico, un asado con hueso sazonado con tanta pimienta que casi te quemaba la lengua.

food

noun

Diablo, desfibradora

A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.

Examples :

"The tailor used the devil to shred the old, worn-out fabric scraps. "

El sastre usó la desfibradora para triturar los restos de tela viejos y desgastados.

machine industry

noun

Demonio de Tasmania

A Tasmanian devil.

Examples :

"The Tasmanian devil darted through the bush near the schoolyard. "

El demonio de Tasmania se movió rápidamente por la maleza cerca del patio de la escuela.

animal

noun

Diablo

An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.

Examples :

"The mountain bike devil was tough; several riders dropped out after the first elimination. "

El diablo de la bicicleta de montaña fue duro; varios corredores abandonaron después de la primera eliminación.

sport race entertainment

verb

Diabolizar

To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.

Examples :

"The teenager deviled his younger brother, teasing him relentlessly until he started crying. "

El adolescente diabolizó a su hermano menor, burlándose de él implacablemente hasta que comenzó a llorar.

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verb

Molestar, fastidiar

To annoy or bother.

Examples :

"My little brother is always devilish; he's constantly bothering me with silly questions. "

Mi hermano pequeño siempre es molesto; constantemente me fastidia con preguntas tontas.

character action mind

verb

Trabajar como un 'diablo', trabajar sin remuneración

To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.

Examples :

"My brother is devil-ing for a lawyer during his summer break to earn some money. "

Mi hermano está trabajando como un 'diablo' para un abogado durante sus vacaciones de verano para ganar algo de dinero.

job law writing work literature

verb

Aderezar, condimentar

To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:

Examples :

"The chef devilled the shrimp with a blend of paprika and cayenne pepper. "

El chef aderezó los camarones con una mezcla de pimentón y pimienta de cayena.

food

Meanings

Diablo, demonio

Examples :

"The children were scared of the devil depicted in the scary story. "

Los niños tenían miedo al diablo representado en la historia de miedo.

El diablo, Satanás

Examples :

"The devil tempted the student to cheat on the exam. "

El diablo tentó al estudiante a hacer trampa en el examen.

Diablo

Examples :

"The children's book showed a devil with red skin, horns, and a pitchfork, trying to scare them from misbehaving in school. "

El libro infantil mostraba a un diablo con piel roja, cuernos y un tridente, tratando de asustarlos para que no se portaran mal en la escuela.

Diablo, demonio

Examples :

"The devil in me wants to let him suffer."

El diablo en mí quiere que sufra.

Diablo, demonio, diablillo

Examples :

"Those two kids are devils in a toy store."

Esos dos niños son unos diablillos en una juguetería.

Problema, dificultad

Examples :

"That math problem was a devil."

Ese problema de matemáticas era un problema.

El infierno

Examples :

"She is having a devil of a time fixing it."

Ella está teniendo un infierno para arreglarlo.

Tipo, hombre

Examples :

"My poor devil of a brother missed the bus this morning. "

Mi pobre tipo de hermano perdió el autobús esta mañana.

Remolino de polvo

Examples :

"A dust devil swirled across the school playground during recess. "

Un remolino de polvo giró por el patio de la escuela durante el recreo.

Diablo, demonio

Examples :

"The Christian Science teacher explained that some students' struggles in school were caused by a devil, an erring entity tempting them toward negative thoughts. "

El maestro de la Ciencia Cristiana explicó que las dificultades de algunos estudiantes en la escuela fueron causadas por un demonio, una entidad errante que los tentaba hacia pensamientos negativos.

Erial, terreno baldío

Examples :

"devil strip"

Franja de erial

Plato diabólico

Examples :

"My uncle's specialty dish was a devil, a bone-in roast seasoned with so much pepper it almost burned your tongue. "

El plato especial de mi tío era un plato diabólico, un asado con hueso sazonado con tanta pimienta que casi te quemaba la lengua.

Diablo, desfibradora

Examples :

"The tailor used the devil to shred the old, worn-out fabric scraps. "

El sastre usó la desfibradora para triturar los restos de tela viejos y desgastados.

Demonio de Tasmania

Examples :

"The Tasmanian devil darted through the bush near the schoolyard. "

El demonio de Tasmania se movió rápidamente por la maleza cerca del patio de la escuela.

Diablo

Examples :

"The mountain bike devil was tough; several riders dropped out after the first elimination. "

El diablo de la bicicleta de montaña fue duro; varios corredores abandonaron después de la primera eliminación.

Diabolizar

Examples :

"The teenager deviled his younger brother, teasing him relentlessly until he started crying. "

El adolescente diabolizó a su hermano menor, burlándose de él implacablemente hasta que comenzó a llorar.

Molestar, fastidiar

Examples :

"My little brother is always devilish; he's constantly bothering me with silly questions. "

Mi hermano pequeño siempre es molesto; constantemente me fastidia con preguntas tontas.

Trabajar como un 'diablo', trabajar sin remuneración

Examples :

"My brother is devil-ing for a lawyer during his summer break to earn some money. "

Mi hermano está trabajando como un 'diablo' para un abogado durante sus vacaciones de verano para ganar algo de dinero.

Aderezar, condimentar

Examples :

"The chef devilled the shrimp with a blend of paprika and cayenne pepper. "

El chef aderezó los camarones con una mezcla de pimentón y pimienta de cayena.

Related Words

periodically adverb

Periódicamente, regularmente