barbarie (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/barˈβaɾie/

Translation Options into English

1. Barbarism
2. Savagery
3. Brutality
4. Cruelty

Meaning and Usage

"Barbarie" in Spanish refers to acts or conditions that are considered savage, brutal, or uncivilized. It is used to describe behavior that goes against societal norms of decency, often in contexts involving violence, cruelty, or a lack of civilization. "Barbarie" can also pertain to cultural or intellectual backwardness. This term is relatively formal and is often found in written contexts more than in colloquial, daily speech.

Example Sentences

1. La guerra dejó una huella de barbarie en el país.

2. The war left a mark of savagery on the country.

3. La barbarie de sus acciones fue condenada por todos.

4. The brutality of his actions was condemned by everyone.

5. Es inaceptable que en pleno siglo XX, todavía exista la barbarie en algunas partes del mundo.

6. It is unacceptable that in the 20th century, savagery still exists in some parts of the world.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Barbarie" is not commonly featured in fixed idiomatic expressions, yet it is frequently used in phrases describing actions or practices viewed negatively:

1. Vivir en la barbarie
2. Translation: To live in barbarism

3. Example: Vivir en la barbarie es negarse a aceptar los avances de la civilización.

   • Living in barbarism is refusing to accept the advancements of civilization.

4. Actuar con barbarie

5. Translation: To act with savagery

6. Example: Actuar con barbarie solo traerá más sufrimiento a la humanidad.

   • Acting with savagery will only bring more suffering to humanity.

7. Desvanecer en la barbarie

8. Translation: To fade into barbarism
9. Example: Sin educación, la sociedad puede desvanecer en la barbarie.
   • Without education, society can fade into barbarism.

Etymology

The word "barbarie" originates from the Latin word barbaria, which is derived from barbarus, meaning "foreign," "strange," or "savage." Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe inhumane or uncultured behavior.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Brutalidad (brutality) - Salvajismo (savagery) - Crueldad (cruelty)

Antonyms: - Civilización (civilization) - Cultura (culture) - Humanidad (humanity)