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sinister in Spanish

sinister in Spanish is siniestro, izquierdo — sinister means suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

sinister in Spanish

siniestro
adj
Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
izquierdo
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
siniestro
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

What does "sinister" mean?

  1. adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
    "There was something sinister about the way he smiled."
  2. adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.
    "The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield."
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sinister in a sentence

  • There was something sinister about the way he smiled.
  • A sinister figure lurked at the edge of the woods.
  • The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield.

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What is "sinister" in Spanish?

"sinister" in Spanish is siniestro, izquierdo. sinister means: Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

How do you use "sinister" in a sentence?

Example: "There was something sinister about the way he smiled." In Spanish, "sinister" is siniestro, izquierdo.

Are there other ways to say "sinister" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sinister": siniestro, izquierdo.

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