crueldad

cruelty

noun krwel-DAHD Rare

Origin: From Latin crudelitas, from crudelis (cruel).

Usage Note

Crueldad is the abstract noun for cruelty or an act of cruelty. It ends in -dad and is therefore always feminine — the same suffix pattern as bondad, libertad, verdad. The phrase con crueldad ('cruelly') and the plural crueldades ('acts of cruelty') are both common.

Examples

"La crueldad del personaje impresionó al público."

Natural Translation

The cruelty of the character impressed the audience.

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