noun
Uncommon
diablo
Diablo (noun) means the devil — used informally, often for dramatic or slangy effect in English. Example: “The stunt was so reckless the crew nicknamed him "diablo.”
noun
1
The devil — used informally, often for dramatic or slangy effect in English.
"The stunt was so reckless the crew nicknamed him "diablo.""
2
A hot, dry downslope wind, similar to a Santa Ana wind, that can fan wildfires in parts of California.
"Firefighters braced for the fast-moving blaze as diablo winds picked up overnight."
How to use diablo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "devil," used in English mainly as a loanword for a type of dangerous fire-spreading wind, or informally to mean something devilish or fierce.
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diablo winds
diablo sauce
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Word forms
- Plural
- diablos
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish diablo, "devil," which itself descends from Latin diabolus.
Rhymes for diablo
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What does “diablo” mean?
The word “diablo” means the devil — used informally, often for dramatic or slangy effect in English. In plain terms, spanish for "devil," used in English mainly as a loanword for a type of dangerous fire-spreading wind, or informally to mean something devilish or fierce.
How do you use “diablo” in a sentence?
Here is “diablo” used in a sentence: “The stunt was so reckless the crew nicknamed him "diablo.".”
What part of speech is “diablo”?
“Diablo” is a noun.
Where does the word “diablo” come from?
The word “diablo” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Spanish diablo, "devil," which itself descends from Latin diabolus.
Is “diablo” a common word?
“Diablo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “diablo” have?
“Diablo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the devil — used informally, often for dramatic or slangy effect in English.
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