Kilo Lingo

/bjoˈlento/

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Translation

violent

Word origin

From Latin violentus ('forceful, impetuous'), from vis ('force, strength'), the same root as English 'violent' and 'violence'.

Origin
Latin
Root
violentus
English cognates
violent, violence

Grammar

Feminineviolenta
Masc pluralviolentos
Fem pluralviolentas

Examples

demasiadas .

The film has too many violent scenes for children.

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There was a very violent argument between the two neighbours.

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The violent wind tore several trees out of the park.

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I cannot stand violent sports like boxing.

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He reacted violently when they gave him the bad news.

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