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pavoroso — meaning in English

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English meaning

appalling adj Shockingly bad or unpleasant; horrifying.
dreadful adj Very bad, unpleasant, or shocking.
gruesome adj Causing horror or disgust, especially through graphic violence or death.

Senses

pavoroso is used for these senses in English:

dreadful Full of something causing dread, whether
gruesome Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

dreadful — full definition

adj Very bad, unpleasant, or shocking.
adj Causing genuine fear or horror.
noun A cheaply printed, sensational story or crime report, especially from the 19th century (a "penny dreadful").

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

apavorante assombroso terrível horrível temível amedrontador horrendo medonho