sanguinario
bloodthirsty
adjective sahn-gee-NAH-ryoh Rare
Origin: From Latin sanguinarius, from sanguis (blood).
Also means
savage
Usage Note
Sanguinario describes a person, animal, or act characterized by a delight in bloodshed and cruelty. It is stronger than violento (violent) and implies a predatory or merciless nature. The feminine form is sanguinaria; note that sanguíneo (a different word) means 'blood-related' or 'sanguine in temperament,' so the two should not be confused.
Examples
"El villano era un asesino sanguinario."
Natural Translation
The villain was a bloodthirsty killer.
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