Translation
hell, inferno
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Word origin
From Latin infernus ('lower, underground'), from inferus ('low, below'). In Christian use it came to mean the underworld or hell.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- infernus
- English cognates
- infernal, inferior
Grammar
Examples
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It is hellishly hot in here, please, open the window now!
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The traffic in the city at that hour was a real hell of noise.
, condenada .
According to the legend, the traitor's soul was condemned to hell forever.
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My life at that company was an absolute hell.
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She gave up smoking after a month of hell.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 3: infierno, informe, odiar and 7 more words.