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masculine

pezaˈdelu

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Translation

nightmare

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Word origin

From pesado ('heavy'), from Latin pensare ('to weigh'), describing the oppressive weight felt during a bad dream.

Origin
Latin
Root
pensare

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpesadelos

Examples

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I had a horrible nightmare last night.

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That exam was a nightmare from start to finish.

assustadas .

Children sometimes wake up scared after a nightmare.

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