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"Terrible" in Spanish: terrible
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Terrible in Spanish is terrible. It does not change for gender. ¡Qué terrible! marks bad news.
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How to pronounce terrible
Say it
teh-RREE-bleh
/te.ˈri.βle/
teh-RREE-bleh. Rolled rr. Stress RREE.
"Terrible" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| terrible | terrible Strong negative. | Strong negative. |
| qué terrible | how terrible Sympathy or shock. | Sympathy or shock. |
| terribles | terrible (plural) Several things. | Several things. |
| un día terrible | a terrible day Everyday complaint. | Everyday complaint. |
How to use terrible in real life
- 1Bad day
Hoy fue un día terrible.
Today was a terrible day.
Terrible with día.
- 2Traffic
El tráfico está terrible esta mañana.
Traffic is terrible this morning.
Terrible for intensity.
- 3Sympathy
Qué terrible. ¿Estás bien?
How terrible. Are you okay?
Qué terrible reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with terrible
Incorrect: Una noche terriblea.
Correct: Una noche terrible.
Do not add -a. Terrible stays the same.
Incorrect: Fue un día terribles.
Correct: Fue un día terrible.
Singular terrible with un día. Terribles is plural.
Good to know
Good to knowTerrible is strong. Soften with malo or feo for milder gripes. In some regions horrible is also common. ¡Qué terrible! shows empathy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing about a canceled flight
ChatPal
Qué terrible. Cancelaron tu vuelo.
How terrible. They canceled your flight.
You
Sí. Fue terrible. Tres horas en fila.
Yes. It was terrible. Three hours in line.
ChatPal
Qué terrible. ¿Ya tienes otro boleto?
How terrible. Do you already have another ticket?
You
Todavía no. Estoy en la app.
Not yet. I’m in the app.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Terrible" in Spanish
Does terrible change for gender?
No. Terrible is the same for all genders.
How do I pronounce terrible?
teh-RREE-bleh. Roll the rr.
Is terrible too strong?
Yes for mild issues. Use malo for softer complaints.
Plural form?
Terribles.
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