/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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