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nightmare in Latin

nightmare in Latin is incubus, incubō — nightmare means a frightening or unpleasant dream.

nightmare in Latin

incubus
noun
A very unpleasant or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
incubō
noun
A very unpleasant or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]

What does "nightmare" mean?

  1. noun A frightening or unpleasant dream.
    "I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe."
  2. noun Any deeply unpleasant, stressful, or frightening situation.
    "Finding a parking space in town on Saturday is a nightmare."
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nightmare in a sentence

  • I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe.
  • The child had a nightmare about being lost in a dark forest.
  • Finding a parking space in town on Saturday is a nightmare.
  • Moving house with three small children was an absolute nightmare.

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What is "nightmare" in Latin?
"nightmare" in Latin is incubus, incubō. nightmare means: A frightening or unpleasant dream.
How do you use "nightmare" in a sentence?
Example: "The child had a nightmare about being lost in a dark forest." In Latin, "nightmare" is incubus, incubō.
Are there other ways to say "nightmare" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "nightmare": incubus, incubō.
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