savage

• Adjetivo que describe algo feroz, cruel o extremadamente severo; también se usa informalmente para referirse a algo excelente o impresionante.

An adjective used to describe something that is fierce, violent, or extremely harsh; also used informally to mean 'excellent' or 'impressive'.

1. Cruel or violentB2formal

   Describes actions or people that are deliberately cruel, causing pain or suffering.

   Salvaje (cruel o violento)

   • The dictator's savage regime was responsible for countless atrocities.
   • He received a savage beating from the attackers.
   • The critic wrote a savage review of the new play.

   Sinónimosbarbaricbloodthirstybrutalferociousfierceinhumanemercilessruthlesssadisticvicious

   Antónimoscivilizedcompassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Wild and fierceB2formal

   Describes an animal or person that is wild, untamed, and threatening.

   salvaje y feroz

   • The hikers were warned about the savage wolves in the area.
   • A savage storm battered the coastline.
   • The dog gave a savage growl when approached.

   Sinónimosbrutalferalferociousfierceuntamedviciouswild

   Antónimoscivilizeddocilegentlemildtame

3. Uncivilized or primitiveC1formal

   Describes a person or society considered to be lacking in culture or refinement.

   salvaje (inculto, primitivo)

   • The explorers described the tribe as living in a savage state.
   • The novel depicts a savage world without laws or order.
   • Some historical accounts unfairly labeled indigenous peoples as savage.

   Sinónimosbarbaricbarbarousprimitiveuncivilizeduntamedwild

   Antónimoscivilizedculturedrefined

4. Intense and energeticB2informal

   Marked by extreme force, energy, or aggression.

   salvaje (intenso y enérgico)

   • The band put on a savage performance that electrified the crowd.
   • He launched a savage attack on his political opponent.
   • The team played with savage determination to win the championship.

   Sinónimosaggressivebrutalferociousfierceforcefulintensepowerfulragingvehementviciousviolentwild

   Antónimosgentlemeekmild

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona considerada primitiva o no civilizada, o a alguien cruel, brutal o grosero.

A noun referring to a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, or a person who is fiercely cruel or brutal.

1. Uncivilized personB2formal

   A person belonging to a primitive or undeveloped society, often used historically in a derogatory way.

   Salvaje (persona no civilizada)

   • The explorers described the tribe as savages in their journals.
   • The term 'savage' is now considered offensive and outdated.
   • Colonial literature often portrayed indigenous people as savages.

   Sinónimosbarbarianheathenprimitivewild man

   Antónimoscivilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal personB2formal

   A person who is extremely cruel, violent, or ruthless.

   Persona salvaje o cruel

   • The dictator was a savage who showed no mercy.
   • He was a savage in the way he treated his prisoners.
   • The film portrays the villain as a cold-blooded savage.

   Sinónimosbarbarianbeastfiendmonsterogresadistthug

   Antónimoscompassionatehumanitarianpacifistphilanthropist

• Verbo que denota la acción de atacar o criticar a alguien o algo de manera feroz y brutal, tanto en sentido físico como verbal.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or criticizing someone or something fiercely and brutally.

1. Attack brutallyB2formal

   To attack someone or something in a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.

   Atacar salvajemente

   • The lion savaged its prey without hesitation.
   • The dog savaged the intruder, causing serious injuries.
   • The protesters were savaged by the security forces.

   Sinónimosclawlaceratemanglemaulset upon

   Antónimosdefendguardprotectsheltershield

2. Criticize harshlyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something in a very severe and aggressive way.

   Criticar duramente

   • The critic savaged the director's latest film in his review.
   • Her speech was savaged by the opposition party.
   • The article savaged the government's new policy.

   Sinónimosattackberateblastcastigatecrucifyexcoriatelambastepilloryslam

   Antónimoscommendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise