damned

• Se usa para expresar fuerte irritación o enfado; también significa «maldito», condenado a tormentos eternos o a una situación desesperada.

Used to express strong disapproval, anger, or emphasis; also used in religious contexts to mean condemned to hell.

1. Expressing anger or annoyanceB1informal

   An intensifying word used to show that one is extremely annoyed, frustrated, or impatient with someone or something.

   Expresar enfado o molestia

   • Where are those damned keys?
   • I can't open this damned door.
   • He's a damned fool.
   • It's a damned shame you can't come.
   • Turn that damned music down!

   Sinónimosblastedblessedbloodyconfoundedcurseddamndarnflaminginfernal

2. Condemned to eternal punishmentB2formal

   Sentenced by divine judgment to suffer eternally in hell; spiritually condemned.

   Condenado al castigo eterno

   • the souls of the damned
   • preaching about the damned and the saved
   • a vision of the burning damned
   • the cries of the eternally damned
   • a fate worse than that of the damned

   Sinónimosaccursedcurseddoomedlostreprobate

3. Doomed or certain to failC1formal

   In a hopeless situation from which there is no escape; destined for a terrible or undesirable outcome.

   condenado al fracaso

   • a species damned to extinction
   • a plan damned from the start
   • the village was damned by the flood
   • a regime damned by its own corruption
   • a project damned to fail

   Sinónimoscurseddoomedhopelessirredeemablelost

   Antónimosblessedfortunateprotectedsafesavedsecure

4. Harshly criticized or censuredB2formal

   Subject to severe disapproval or condemnation by others; strongly criticized or denounced.

   condenado

   • the book was damned by critics
   • a policy damned by public opinion
   • a politician damned for his remarks
   • the decision was damned in the press
   • a play universally damned

• Adverbio informal usado como intensificador, que significa 'muy' o 'extremadamente'. Suele transmitir un fuerte énfasis en expresiones de decepción, irritación o admiración.

An informal adverb used as an intensifier, meaning 'very' or 'extremely.' It often conveys strong emphasis, often in expressions of frustration, annoyance, or admiration.

1. In a damnable mannerB2informal

   Used as an intensifier to express strong emotion, often frustration or emphasis.

   malditamente

   • He ran damned fast to catch the bus.
   • She was damned sure about her decision.
   • That was a damned good meal.

   Sinónimosbloodydamnablydarnedextremelyinfernally

• Sustantivo que designa a las personas condenadas a castigo eterno, a menudo en contexto religioso; también puede referirse a los malditos o réprobos.

A noun referring to people who are condemned to eternal punishment, often in a religious context.

plural irregular

1. Condemned soulsC1formal

   People who are condemned to eternal punishment, especially in a religious context.

   Los condenados

   • The preacher spoke of the fate of the damned.
   • In the story, the damned were cast into the fiery pit.
   • The damned cried out for mercy but found none.

   Sinónimoscurseddoomedlostreprobate

   Antónimosredeemedsaved

• Verbo usado para expresar condena, crítica o declarar que algo es malo o despreciable; también se usa en contexto religioso para maldecir o condenar al castigo eterno.

A verb used to express condemnation, criticism, or the act of declaring something as bad or worthless; also used in religious contexts to mean condemn to hell.

1. Condemn to hellC1formal

   To condemn someone to eternal punishment in hell, according to religious belief.

   Condenar al infierno

   • The preacher warned that sinners would be damned.
   • In some religions, it is believed that God damns the wicked.
   • He was damned for his unforgivable sins.

   Sinónimosanathematizecondemncursedoomexecrateimprecate

2. Criticize severelyB2informal

   To express strong disapproval of someone or something.

   Criticar severamente

   • The critics damned the movie as a complete failure.
   • She damned his reckless behavior in front of everyone.
   • The report damns the company's safety record.

   Sinónimosattackblastcondemncriticizedenounceflaypanpillory

   Antónimosapplaudcommendcomplimentextollaudpraise

3. Curse or swearB1informal

   To use the word 'damn' as an expression of anger or frustration.

   Maldecir o jurar

   • He damned the traffic under his breath.
   • She damned the broken printer loudly.
   • I damn this weather for ruining our plans.

   Sinónimosanathematizecursecussexecrateimprecateswear